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Thailand 'too reliant' on foreign energy, Korn says
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/03/2026
» Thailand is facing rising fiscal and energy risks stemming from the conflict in the Middle East , according to former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij.
Viriyah targets 4% premium growth in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/03/2026
» Viriyah Insurance aims to grow its direct written premiums by 4% to 44.6 billion baht this year, positioning itself amid mounting economic uncertainty and increasingly severe natural disasters driven by climate change.
New gas price plan targets green shift
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/12/2025
» Thailand's energy and power sector is entering a major transition, driven by the National Energy Policy Council's (NEPC) approval of a new natural gas pricing structure and shifting investment themes that increasingly favour renewable energy and power demand driven by data centres.
Gold strong, crypto set to soar, event told
News, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/08/2025
» Gold shines as a safe haven, while crypto eyes its golden era in the next three to four years, the annual Forbes Thailand Forum: The Next Tycoons 2025, was told on Tuesday.
Insuring against earthquake risk
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/04/2025
» The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and parts of Thailand on March 28 left significant cracks in high-rise buildings in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.
Thai bourse lures with low volatility
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/02/2025
» Thailand's stock exchange is emerging as an attractive investment destination due to its low volatility, while uncertainties surrounding US President Donald Trump's policies could prompt the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to move towards monetary easing sooner than anticipated, benefiting emerging markets such as Thailand, the local bourse said yesterday.
MTL predicts uptick in total premiums
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/01/2025
» Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) expects its total premiums to rise substantially from 2024 thanks to life and health insurance premium growth, despite adjustments for the new Thai Financial Reporting Standard 17 (TFRS 17).
Bitkub upbeat on chance for Bitcoin 'super cycle'
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/01/2025
» The outlook for cryptocurrency investment in 2025 remains positive, with market analysts anticipating a potential Bitcoin (BTC) "super cycle" driven by Donald Trump's return to the White House and his administration's pro-Bitcoin policies.
Tech rebound supports Asian equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/11/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities rose on Friday, with technology stocks in the region rebounding from a selloff that had been prompted by concerns over the revenue outlook for Nvidia Corp.
Abrdn trims forecast for Fed rate cuts amid sticky inflation
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/11/2024
» Abrdn Investments, the UK-based global investment and asset manager, has nearly halved its forecast for Federal Reserve rate cuts next year based on signals of rising inflation under US president-elect Donald Trump.