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Gold, emerging nations feature in Faber's portfolio
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/02/2026
» Economist and veteran investor Marc Faber underscored inflation as a central force shaping the next investment cycle, highlighting gold and emerging markets as core themes for future investing.
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).
EV insurance demand surges amid expensive claims
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/12/2025
» Thailand's electric vehicle (EV) insurance market is expanding at an unprecedented pace, tracking rapid growth in EV sales dominated by Chinese brands, which have overtaken Japanese automakers in market share.
New auto repair rules set higher standards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/12/2025
» The Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) has moved to strengthen consumer protection and industry transparency by introducing a unified standard for auto repair timelines, meant to improve claims efficiency and enhance public confidence in the non-life insurance industry.
Analysts see prospects for SET rebound
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/12/2025
» While the House dissolution will pressure Thai stocks in the short term, the anticipated interest rate cut this week and an election rally could drive a rebound, say analysts, hinting Thai politics could become more stable following next year's general election.
Rate cut likely at Monetary Policy Committee meeting next week
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/12/2025
» Analysts expect the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to cut its policy rate by 0.25 basis points (bps) at next week's meeting, following the US Federal Reserve's latest move as multiple pressures weigh on the domestic outlook.
Thai bourse seeks to jump-start growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/12/2025
» As global markets turn increasingly competitive and the Thai bourse continues to underperform, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is pushing forward one of its most ambitious reform programmes.
New insurance strategy to tackle climate disasters
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/10/2025
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is launching a new strategic roadmap to strengthen Thailand's non-life insurance sector, aiming to address rising disaster risks and the growing challenges of an ageing population.
October a defining month for crypto
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/10/2025
» The cryptocurrency market in October is on a bullish footing, with both Bitcoin and altcoins showing strong potential to extend gains, thanks partly to the expected monetary policy easing in the US, says digital asset fund manager Merkle Capital.
Premium rise for big projects
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/10/2025
» The recent road collapse caused by a sinkhole in front of Vajira Hospital has drawn attention to insurance coverage for large-scale construction projects in Bangkok, with industry executives saying rising risks in the capital could push up premiums for large projects in the future.