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Thai dividend payouts hit record high in 2025
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/01/2026
» Listed Thai companies paid a record 651 billion baht in dividends last year, even as the domestic equity market declined for a third consecutive year, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Gulf turns down KBank's share repurchase request
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/11/2025
» Kasikornbank's (KBank) share repurchase programme has drawn market attention following reports that the bank asked its major shareholder, Gulf Development (Gulf) Plc, to refrain from selling KBank shares during the buyback period.
Taskforce launches market reform
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/09/2025
» Capital market regulators have introduced a comprehensive reform package designed to reinforce investor confidence, improve international competitiveness and secure the sector's role in supporting long-term economic growth.
Earthquake insurance prices set to rise after Bangkok damage
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/04/2025
» The insurance industry is preparing to mitigate the impact of natural disaster risks after most parts of Thailand, including Bangkok, were hit by a strong earthquake on Friday, pointing out that free earthquake coverage would no longer be available.
Twenty listed firms seen likely to prep share buybacks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/03/2025
» Twenty listed companies are likely to initiate share buybacks after their stock prices fell below intrinsic value, signalling a positive outlook for long-term investors looking to accumulate Thai shares, said Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
SET and gold rise as Fed holds steady
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/03/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index rebounded for a third consecutive day to briefly touch 1,200 points on Thursday, as gold continued its surge to a fresh record high after the Federal Reserve held interest rates at 4.25-4.50% as expected.
Foreigners still underweighting Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/03/2025
» Foreign investors remain underweight on Thai stocks due to concerns over slowing economic growth and declining loan expansion in the banking sector, though sentiment has gradually improved, says Maybank Securities (Thailand).
OIC, industry promote digital approach
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/08/2023
» The insurance and assurance industry, in collaboration with the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC), is promoting digital technology to reduce business risk and improve sustainability.
SMK ordered to prepare rehabilitation plan
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/11/2022
» The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) has ordered SET-listed Syn Mun Kong Insurance (SMK) to rectify its financial position and prepare a rehabilitation plan after the Central Bankruptcy Court ordered the company to undertake rehabilitation and also appointed SMK as a rehabilitation planner.
Allianz Ayudhya reports big growth in UL portfolio
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/10/2022
» Allianz Ayudhya, Thailand's leading life insurer, sees strong growth in its unit linked (UL) business, saying the portfolio expanded 83% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2022.