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Gold, emerging nations feature in Faber's portfolio
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/02/2026
» Economist and veteran investor Marc Faber underscored inflation as a central force shaping the next investment cycle, highlighting gold and emerging markets as core themes for future investing.
Thai exporters told to make better use of free trade deals
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/01/2026
» Caretaker commerce minister Suphajee Suthumpun is urging Thai exporters to make fuller use of free trade agreements (FTAs) to unlock untapped trade potential, after finding that 54% of eligible companies currently utilise FTA privileges.
Bond market steady, but risks remain
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/01/2026
» Thailand's bond market is expected to remain stable in 2026, with corporate bond issuance projected at 900 billion baht, reflecting corporates' reliance on the debt market amid subdued economic growth and expectations of easing interest rates, says the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
EV insurance demand surges amid expensive claims
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/12/2025
» Thailand's electric vehicle (EV) insurance market is expanding at an unprecedented pace, tracking rapid growth in EV sales dominated by Chinese brands, which have overtaken Japanese automakers in market share.
Group expects non-life sector to maintain growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/12/2025
» The non-life insurance industry is projected to maintain steady growth in 2026, with written premiums surging 2.5-3.5% to 303 billion baht despite rising risks from climate change, technology disruption and global economic uncertainties, says the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA).
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.
Asian stocks track bank-led losses on Wall Street
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks tracked losses on Wall Street yesterday, as worries about credit quality led to a rout in US regional banking shares. Concerns about trade tensions, a possible tech bubble and the US government shutdown also persisted.
Export growth to slow as US tariffs take effect
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thai exports are expected to lose their growth momentum following the imposition of a 19% US import tariff, despite robust growth of 13% in the first seven months of the year, say analysts.
Executives advise caution for EV insurers
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/06/2025
» Thailand's non-life insurance sector is on high alert as reports circulate that a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer active in the Thai market may face bankruptcy, hinting that EV insurance is already a loss-making business.
Insuring against earthquake risk
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/04/2025
» The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and parts of Thailand on March 28 left significant cracks in high-rise buildings in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.