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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.
War impact likely to unfold in phases
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/03/2026
» Thailand's economy and equity market could face mounting pressure if tensions between the US-Israel alliance and Iran escalate, with risks evolving from short-term financial market volatility to a deeper economic slowdown, says InnovestX Securities.
Remote work move weighs on transport, media stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/03/2026
» Thailand's temporary work-from-home (WFH) policy for government agencies, introduced as part of emergency energy-saving measures, creates short-term pressure on transport and out-of-home media stocks, according to analysts.
Geopolitical risks cloud equity market outlook
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/03/2026
» Escalating tensions between Iran, the US and Israel could trigger a major military confrontation within 3-4 months, potentially driving crude oil prices as high as US$135 per barrel in a worst-case scenario, pundits warn.
Thai bourse buoyant on return of foreign investors
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/03/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has expressed confidence that foreign investors will return to Thai equities once geopolitical tensions subside, noting that Thailand could serve as a regional safe haven and that the bourse has robust mechanisms to manage volatility during periods of crisis.
War risks weigh on markets, crypto
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/03/2026
» A prolonged Middle East conflict could weigh heavily on global financial markets, triggering a broad risk-off environment that pressures equities and cryptocurrencies while increasing volatility across asset classes.
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).
Election buoys stock market sentiment
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/01/2026
» Thailand's equity market has turned more active in January ahead of the general election, with analysts suggesting an election rally sentiment, though the possibility of renewed border tensions with Cambodia and any delay to the election timeline remain downside risks.
Insurance sector goes green
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/10/2025
» At its core, the insurance business is about managing risks, including those related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. As sustainability requirements change the business landscape, insurers are increasingly realising the importance of integrating the ESG agenda into their corporate strategies.
Ministers urged to focus on quick-win economic policies
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/09/2025
» Executives are calling on the new government to prioritise policies that ease public hardship and drive economic growth, while forming a skilled negotiations team to ensure the country is not at a disadvantage in trade talks.