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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.
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.
Thai life insurance posts sturdy growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/08/2025
» The Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA) forecasts steady growth for the industry in the second half of the year, driven by resilient consumer demand and long-term demographic trends.
Leasing firms wary of tighter oversight
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/06/2025
» Leasing firms have expressed concerns over the Bank of Thailand's move to bring auto leasing and hire-purchase businesses under its supervision, saying tighter rules could push vulnerable borrowers towards informal lending.
Regulator picks premiums to hit B1tn this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/02/2025
» Life and non-life insurance businesses should expand this year, driving the industry's overall premiums to 1 trillion baht if economic growth continues, says the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC).
Market bleak for used car firms
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/09/2024
» The economic slowdown, rising non-performing loans (NPLs) and the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) have dented the used car market, dragging down profits of car hire-purchase businesses this year, says Tris Rating.
Household debt, bad loans to hit finance firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/06/2023
» Rising household debt and non-performing loans (NPLs) are going to hurt listed companies in leasing, hire-purchase and finance because they are drag on the economy and lower consumer purchasing power, says an analyst.
Asian shares gain as bank worries ease
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/04/2023
» RECAP: Asian stock markets advanced yesterday as investors' focus shifted from worries about the global banking system. That followed a revival on Wall Street, where rate-sensitive property and technology stocks led gains on Thursday.
SET rides Asian rebound as bank worries ease
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/03/2023
» RECAP: Asian equities advanced yesterday after a rescue package for First Republic Bank fuelled a rebound in US shares. Even so, the MSCI gauge of Asian shares recorded a second weekly loss after the recent turbulence in the global banking sector.
SET bucks downbeat regional trend
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/10/2022
» RECAP: Most Asian stock markets fell yesterday following declines on Wall Street as investors contended with disappointing results from US tech giants and Hong Kong-listed tech stocks.