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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.
Green finance takes centre stage
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/01/2026
» Thailand's environmental, social and governance (ESG) bond market has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the country's capital market, reflecting a structural shift in how both the public and private sectors develop their long-term finance.
BLS touts tech funds with AI growth set to continue
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/12/2025
» Bualuang Securities (BLS) recommends investors raise their exposure in technology funds focusing on the artificial intelligence (AI) trend, as global equities are likely to extend gains in 2026 despite some short-term corrections.
Thai wage growth slows amid sluggish economy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/12/2025
» Salary increases in Thailand are moderating to average 4.5% across industries and businesses in 2025, slowing from the historical norm of 5%, says international consultancy Deloitte.
Crypto boom 'more than just a fad'
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/11/2024
» The crypto boom following the US election has pushed the price of Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency, to a new all-time high of more than 3 million baht, say industry executives.
Bangkok Life sees rising demand for health insurance
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/02/2022
» Bangkok Life Assurance (BLA) expects demand for health insurance to rise in 2022 following the economic recovery and interest rate hikes.
XPG pursues digital licences from SEC as firm reshuffles
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/05/2021
» SET-listed XSpring Capital (XPG), formerly known as Seamico Securities Plc, is applying for licences for all digital asset businesses except a digital asset exchange with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
KAsset touts China, new normal stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/02/2021
» Stock investment will be bullish this year while fund managers are being recommended to focus on stocks related to the new normal, including equities listed on the Chinese stock exchanges that are expected to be spurred by the country's high GDP growth, said Vasin Vanichvoranun, executive chairman of Kasikorn Asset Management (KAsset).
Mutual funds tally massive net outflows
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/01/2021
» Thailand's mutual fund industry registered a 6.5% decrease in net asset value to 5 trillion baht last year with net outflows of 280 billion baht, attributed to the effect from the closure of four fixed-income funds of TMBAM Eastspring, according to Morningstar Research Thailand.
Fetco lobbies for tax rejig
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/11/2019
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco) has called for the Finance Ministry to review a proposal to cap the combined tax-deductible contributions for retirement mutual funds (RMFs), the new tax-saving funds to be a substitute for long-term equity funds (LTFs) and provident funds at 500,000 baht per tax year.