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Capital markets to undergo reforms to boost activity
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/04/2026
» Thailand's capital market regulators are preparing to roll out a series of major reforms following this week's formation of a new government, aiming to revitalise market activity, attract new-economy businesses, and strengthen long-term investor confidence.
Viriyah mulls higher EV premiums
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/03/2026
» Leading motor insurer Viriyah Insurance may raise premiums for electric vehicle (EV) policies this year as the segment continues to operate at a loss, reflecting the evolving risk profile of the fast-growing EV market.
Krungsri eyes extra B100bn in SME loans
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/02/2026
» Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) has set an ambitious target to expand its portfolio of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans by 100 billion baht over four years, increasing total outstanding SME loans to 350 billion.
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.
Regulator eases investment rules for insurance firms
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/12/2025
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) has eased investment restrictions on insurance companies, lowering equity risk charges to allow insurers to invest more in the Thai stock market.
Dumping cash for cards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/12/2025
» International travel has been transformed more in the past decade than in the previous 50 years. Flights are booked instantly, hotels auto-recommend themselves, and in many major cities, cash has vanished almost entirely.
Krungthai Bank trims NPL rate to 2.7% this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/11/2025
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has exercised careful asset management, enabling the state-owned bank to reduce its non-performing loans (NPLs) excluding government-assisted contracts from 4.4% of the portfolio in 2020 to just 2.7% in the first nine months of this year, say executives.
Next government urged to back promotion
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/11/2025
» The Thai Digital Asset Association (TDA) has urged the next government to maintain consistent support for the digital asset industry, warning the country risks losing ground in the regional race for blockchain innovation and foreign investment.
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.