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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.
Merkle sees continued fervour for gold
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/02/2026
» Heightened geopolitical tensions are reshaping global capital flows, with gold remaining the preferred safe haven, while cryptocurrencies continue to trade like high-risk technology stocks rather than defensive assets, says digital asset fund manager Merkle Capital.
Thai alcohol producers set for stock exchange listings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/01/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has remained firm in its plan to have the country's three largest alcohol producers float shares on the Thai bourse, projecting that Thai Beverage Plc (ThaiBev) will become the first to list as early as this year.
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).
SEC poised to launch Securities Bureau
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/11/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) expects to launch the Securities Data Exchange Platform, also known as the Securities Bureau, by early 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen risk management in the brokerage system.
Crowdfunding industry sees steep contraction in first half
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/08/2025
» Thailand's crowdfunding industry faced a steep contraction in the first half of 2025, with fundraising volumes plunging 60% year-on-year to 733 million baht, amid tightening liquidity and rising non-performing loans (NPLs), according to crowdfunding provider Investree.
MFC touts emerging Asian equities as US is overvalued
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/08/2025
» MFC Asset Management says Thai and other emerging Asian equities are becoming more attractive than US stocks, which are trading at elevated valuations, as the company is overweighting bonds relative to equities in the second half of 2025 amid global interest rate cuts.
ThaiBMA reveals growing trend of bond defaults, delays
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA) has revealed a growing trend of bond payment defaults and delays in 2025, particularly among small-cap issuers facing liquidity challenges due to Thailand's economic slowdown.
Green bonds financing the future
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/06/2025
» As the world navigates the transition towards sustainability, Thailand's environmental, social and governance (ESG) bond market has steadily gained ground, though it does not make loud headlines.
Regulator demands NR Instant Produce must revise statements
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/06/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has instructed NR Instant Produce (NRF) to revise its full-year 2024 and 2025 first-quarter financial statements, citing issues related to the accounting treatment of its shareholding changes in Kairous Asia Ltd (KAL).