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Policy signals hold key to cryptocurrency recovery
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/02/2026
» Clearer signals on US monetary policy and the appointment of the next Federal Reserve chair could drive a recovery in the cryptocurrency market, which is expected to remain stuck in a bearish, stagnant phase throughout the first quarter of 2026, says Merkle Capital.
Thai indicators set for improvement in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/02/2026
» Analysts believe the Thai economy has passed its cyclical low, with a gradual U-shaped recovery likely in 2026, supported by improving global conditions, a rebound in tourism and faster government spending.
Life insurance for depression on the cards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/02/2026
» In response to a sharp rise in mental health cases nationwide, Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is studying the launch of Thailand's first life insurance policy covering depression.
Tisco puts forward three investment themes for 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/01/2026
» Tisco Bank has outlined three investment themes for 2026, suggesting investors can seek attractive returns relative to risk amid easing monetary conditions, accelerating megatrends, and persistent geopolitical uncertainty.
Election volatility to hit Thai stock market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/12/2025
» Thailand's stock market is likely to face a volatile year in 2026 as political uncertainty surrounds the upcoming general election, raising concerns over a potential policy vacuum that would weigh on economic momentum and investor sentiment, according to Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Regulator eases investment rules for insurance firms
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/12/2025
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) has eased investment restrictions on insurance companies, lowering equity risk charges to allow insurers to invest more in the Thai stock market.
New auto repair rules set higher standards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/12/2025
» The Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) has moved to strengthen consumer protection and industry transparency by introducing a unified standard for auto repair timelines, meant to improve claims efficiency and enhance public confidence in the non-life insurance industry.
Thai wage growth slows amid sluggish economy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/12/2025
» Salary increases in Thailand are moderating to average 4.5% across industries and businesses in 2025, slowing from the historical norm of 5%, says international consultancy Deloitte.
Krungthai Bank trims NPL rate to 2.7% this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/11/2025
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has exercised careful asset management, enabling the state-owned bank to reduce its non-performing loans (NPLs) excluding government-assisted contracts from 4.4% of the portfolio in 2020 to just 2.7% in the first nine months of this year, say executives.
Thai IPOs sag amid regional boom
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/11/2025
» While Southeast Asia's initial public offering (IPO) market stages a solid rebound in 2025, with large listings driving fundraising momentum across the region, Thailand lags behind regional peers as domestic political uncertainty and high household debt plague stock market sentiment, says Deloitte.