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Life segment forecasts watershed year in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand's life insurance industry is on track for a milestone year, with total premiums for both life and non-life projected to exceed 1 trillion baht for the first time, driven by strong growth in health and critical illness coverage despite lingering economic headwinds.
Gulf Development increases Kasikornbank stake to 10%
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/02/2026
» A move by Gulf Development Plc (GULF) to raise its shareholding in Kasikornbank (KBank) to 10% is seen as a calculated effort to balance financial optimisation with long-term strategic positioning, while carefully navigating regulatory constraints, analysts say.
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.
Deloitte sees strong demand from Thai firms in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/02/2026
» Deloitte Thailand expects strong growth in advisory and consulting services in 2026 because of demand from Thai companies for business redesign, data and cloud-related services to accelerate their adaptation to shifting consumer behaviour in the digital global economy.
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.
Crypto-backed loans allowed on novel Thai platform
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/01/2026
» Liberix, a Thailand-based financial services platform, has launched the country's first platform allowing users to borrow baht using Bitcoin and other digital assets as collateral, expanding the use of cryptocurrencies beyond trading and speculation.
Tisco introduces 3-year strategic plan
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/01/2026
» Tisco Financial Group sees selective business expansion, greater operational efficiency through artificial intelligence (AI) and digital solutions, and disciplined risk management as critical for it to deliver sustainable growth from 2026-2028 amid a challenging economic backdrop.
SET offers products to lure fresh funds
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/01/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is preparing to introduce a new range of investment products, including crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and gold perpetual contracts, as part of its three-year strategic plan through 2028 to attract fresh fund flows to the Thai bourse.
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.
Foreign fund inflows to keep baht strong
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/12/2025
» Analysts expect foreign funds to continue to flow into the Thai equity market, supported by the sharp baht appreciation that has strengthened significantly since the start of December.