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Bangkok Life takes more defensive approach
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/03/2026
» Bangkok Life Assurance (BLA) is reassessing its business outlook and adopting a more defensive strategy to navigate rising uncertainty as escalating tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple through the global economy and Thailand's financial sector.
Thailand 'too reliant' on foreign energy, Korn says
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/03/2026
» Thailand is facing rising fiscal and energy risks stemming from the conflict in the Middle East , according to former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij.
Demographics fuel Bangkok Life Assurance's growth drive
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/02/2026
» Bangkok Life Assurance (BLA) expects Thailand's life insurance industry to maintain its growth momentum this year, supported by demographic tailwinds and regulatory flexibility, as the company prepares to increase its exposure to Thai equities and roll out a new long-term care product targeting age-related diseases.
Emerging markets to triumph in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/02/2026
» 2026 is expected to see a decisive rotation in global asset allocation, with emerging markets (EM) positioned to outperform developed markets (DM) as the US dollar enters a weakening cycle, according to analysts.
DBS calls for discipline in volatile world
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/02/2026
» Disciplined diversification, long-term conviction, and a focus on structural themes are vital for investors to navigate global markets this year amid elevated volatility, uneven interest rate paths and persistent geopolitical risks, says Singapore-based DBS Bank.
Thai bond market follows global trend
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/01/2026
» Thailand's bond market overtook the equities market in 2025, with outstanding value climbing to 17.9 trillion baht, cementing its role as a pillar of financial stability, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
SET posts weakest performance in region
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/01/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) continues to face significant structural and cyclical challenges this year, after posting the weakest performance in the region in 2025.
Corporate earnings see marked decline as economy stagnates
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/12/2025
» Listed Thai companies have reported weaker operating results for the first nine months of 2025 compared with a year earlier, attributed to a sluggish economic recovery, a strong baht, and sector-wide cost pressures, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
New insurance strategy to tackle climate disasters
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/10/2025
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is launching a new strategic roadmap to strengthen Thailand's non-life insurance sector, aiming to address rising disaster risks and the growing challenges of an ageing population.
Large health premium uptick expected
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/09/2025
» Thai health insurance premiums are expected to increase by almost 10% this year and continue that trajectory into 2026, driven by a surge in medical inflation that has reached the highest rate globally, demographics, and the rising threat of emerging diseases.