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Executive publishes warning for the SET
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/01/2026
» Thailand's stock market is edging dangerously close to a critical point, underscoring the urgent need to restore investor confidence and market liquidity, notes the chief of the Investment Analysts Association (IAA), calling for swift and decisive support from the government.
Viriyah hikes health premiums
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/08/2025
» Viriyah Insurance, Thailand's largest motor insurer, is planning to increase health insurance premiums by 20% for children and 10% for general policyholders from next year, citing a sharp rise in medical inflation and higher loss ratios.
Emissions data obligation on the horizon
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/07/2025
» Companies listed on the SET50 Index will be subject to greenhouse gas reduction data disclosure from 2027 as the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is accelerating efforts to transform the Thai capital market's ecosystem towards a net zero and low-carbon economy.
Foreign investors seeking clear policies amid volatility
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/06/2025
» Foreign investors would like to see clear and well-defined policies as they have continued to offload Thai equities for a third consecutive year, with cumulative net sales exceeding 400 billion baht, said the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Thaivivat projects higher EV demand
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/12/2023
» Demand for electric vehicle (EV) insurance is expected to rise sharply to 200,000 units next year, says Thaivivat Insurance (TVI) as the company launches a new product to capture high growth in the segment.
SCB CIO urges investors to avoid high-yield bonds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/08/2023
» Investors are advised to avoid investment in high-yield bonds, especially those tied to Chinese real estate because of high debt and a sluggish recovery, says SCB Chief Investment Office (SCB CIO), a unit of Siam Commercial Bank.
Covid, China worries and Fed keep shares in check
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/08/2021
» Recap: Global shares fell for the fifth straight day yesterday as investors fretted about the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant, slowing Chinese growth and the timing of Federal Reserve stimulus reduction. The US dollar continued to rise as a safe haven after hitting nine-month high on Thursday.
Casting a wary eye towards the future
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/04/2020
» Having outlived two economic crises that produced disastrous outcomes for the global economy, stockbroker turned food and drink entrepreneur Sirivat Voravetvuthikun has a warning: the coronavirus pandemic could be the worst economic crisis of his lifetime, posing an explicit danger to Thailand's economic well-being.
ASP spots buying opportunity
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/02/2020
» An opportunity to buy foreign assets at cheaper prices is afoot as numerous negative factors, especially the coronavirus outbreak, drive down asset valuations globally, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).