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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.
Regional markets dip on valuation concerns
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities declined on Friday after a rally in US stocks stalled amid concern that valuations have become stretched, especially for technology companies, following a relentless surge.
SET index plummets on Mideast war
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/06/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) plunged more than one percent on Monday morning, rattled by heightened fears of a broader global conflict following the weekend military strike by the US on Iran nuclear weapons plants..
SEC hearing focuses on sustainability
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/12/2023
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting a public hearing on draft regulations to allow small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups to offer sustainability-themed bonds.
Stocks facing pressure if government in limbo
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/07/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could dip to around 1,470 points if a new government cannot be formed until May 2024 when the Senate's term ends, dealing a blow to fiscal budget disbursement over the next three years.
Household debt crisis looms as rates hike
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/06/2022
» With interest rates set to rise in the second half of the year, increased household debt could deal a heavy blow to the Thai economy, weakening consumer purchasing power and slowing economic growth, according to KKP Research.
Experts warn of cryptocurrency risks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/08/2021
» Cryptocurrency trading value in Thailand spiked to 700-800 billion baht during the past 10 months and is expected to reach 1 trillion baht by the end of this year, according to Zipmex Thailand chief executive Akalarp Yimwilai at PostToday's Cryptocurrency Forum 2021 on Wednesday.
Emerging markets fret over Covid, China crackdown
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/08/2021
» Recap: Emerging markets remained under pressure yesterday from the worsening pandemic and China's regulatory crackdown. Equity futures in Europe and the US were steady ahead of US payrolls data, after solid earnings pushed shares to record highs.
Pandemic leads to exodus of B95bn from Thai bourse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/08/2021
» More than 95 billion baht in capital flowed out of the Thai stock market in the first seven months of the year, partly because of the worsening pandemic, sputtering attempts to revive foreign tourism, and possibly a second year of economic contraction.
Another year of subdued growth forecast
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/01/2020
» Thailand is expected to record subdued economic growth again this year, clouded by external uncertainties, with the 2020 budget debacle having the most negative effect, says Talis Asset Management.