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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.
More firms join SETCarbon platform
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/02/2026
» Thailand is accelerating efforts to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations and orchestrating a climate transition, which are rapidly reshaping capital markets and prompting the Stock Exchange of Thailand to expand banking alliances to strengthen sustainable finance access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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.
Thais urged to go global amid volatile markets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/02/2026
» Global markets will remain volatile as shifting US economic policies, an evolving interest rate cycle, an uneven global recovery, and persistent geopolitical risks normalise market swings, warns Maybank Securities (Thailand).
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.
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.
Brokerages upbeat on investment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/02/2026
» Tisco Securities has proposed the new government proceed with the planned establishment of the Thailand Individual Savings Account (TISA) scheme as a tool to promote long-term savings, strengthen household investment discipline, and strengthen Thailand's capital market with a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments.
Strategy aims to restore appeal of SET
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/02/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has rolled out an aggressive strategy to restore the appeal of Thai equities, as the market faces shrinking liquidity, intensifying regional competition and persistent concerns among both domestic and foreign investors.
Infrastructure key for Thai growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/02/2026
» Short-term economic stimulus measures introduced by the next government are expected to provide temporary relief, though sustainable growth will depend on continued infrastructure investment and policies that encourage long-term savings, says InnovestX Securities.
SET a bright spot for global investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/02/2026
» The Thai equities market is staging a strong comeback as foreign investors return, supported by an election rally, unexpectedly high dividend payouts, and eased selling pressure from long-term equity funds (LTFs), says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).