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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.
Thai SEC explains its role in tackling scams
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified that it can exercise its investigative authority in cases related to scam-linked money laundering or financial crimes only if the offences fall under the Securities and Exchange Act.
Charges dropped against ex-KTBST chair
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/07/2025
» Win Udomrachtavanich, the former executive chairman of KTB Securities (Thailand) (KTBST), has been officially cleared of all stock manipulation charges in a case filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) nearly two years ago, after the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) issued a final non-prosecution order.
Chubb Life offers new terminal illness policies
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/06/2025
» Chubb Life Assurance is launching new insurance products, becoming the first insurer in Thailand to offer up to 90% of the insured sum for terminal illness coverage, and 30% of the sum assured upon diagnosis of five specific types of metastatic cancer.
Analysts raise year-end target for SET
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/09/2024
» Stock market analysts project that the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index will rise by year-end, along with gold prices due to economic weakness in the US and the US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cut.
New SEC head promises to rev up investigation process
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/07/2024
» The new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has vowed to speed up its investigation process to minimise potential damage caused by allegations of fraud at listed companies, in a bid to restore public confidence.
More support vowed for retail investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/04/2024
» The Thai Investors Association (TIA) is promising to be more active in assisting class action lawsuits by establishing a centre to help retail investors who claim damages from stock investments.
Ruling labelled a 'regulatory blip'
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/03/2024
» Stock analysts believe the Supreme Administrative Court's order that the Central Administrative Court accept a lawsuit filed by five individuals, requesting the nullification of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) resolution to acknowledge the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), is just another regulatory blip.
Insurers team up for PM2.5 illness policy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/03/2024
» As PM2.5 air pollution becomes a growing health concern in Thailand, with the level of hazardous dust expected to intensify as the hot season approaches, people are seeking practical options, leading to the emergence of insurance policies that cover respiratory diseases caused by fine particulate matter.
SET eyes stronger supervision of firms
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/02/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) wants to reinforce the supervision of listed companies throughout the listing process and governance, starting from March 25, aiming to strengthen companies' financial position and ensure information disclosure for investors, says bourse president Pakorn Peetathawatchai.