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Breaking the family business curse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/11/2025
» They build, they grow, then they fall. The familiar cycle of family businesses has echoed across continents for centuries. In Thailand, where family-run conglomerates dominate the economy, the question remains whether they can they break the third-generation curse?
Brokers tout steps to enliven listless bourse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/09/2025
» Brokerages are drafting a package of long-term tax incentives aimed at revitalising the capital market, hoping the measures can provide guidelines for the new finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas when he takes office.
BKI considers investment in EV repair garage facilities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/03/2025
» Bangkok Insurance (BKI), a non-life insurer majority-owned by Bangkok Bank, is studying a plan for a joint venture with Chinese investors to establish a repair garage for electric vehicles (EVs), in a bid to support the company's long-term growth potential.
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).
Unwinding the Dr Boon scandal
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/12/2024
» Investor confidence was still recovering from recent stock market manipulations when a high-profile investment scam involving Dr Boon Vanasin, an 86-year-old hospital veteran, sent shockwaves throughout Thailand's business arena, causing damages of nearly 8 billion baht.
InnovestX anticipates further rate cuts by BoT
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/10/2024
» InnovestX Securities expects the Bank of Thailand to continue cutting the policy rate to 1.50% next year, down from 2.25%, to maintain the interest spread between the Thai policy rate and the US federal funds rate.
New SET president aims to build trust
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/10/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has set a long-term goal to become a listing hub for the country's flagship businesses in healthcare, agriculture and food, while also attracting foreign companies to float shares on the bourse, according to the new president.
Muang Thai Life Assurance offers life insurance for an ageing population
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/07/2024
» Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is capitalising on the fact that Thailand is now an ageing society by creating life insurance products that serve people aged up to 99.
Bitcoin price soars to B2.37m on Bitkub
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/03/2024
» The price of Bitcoin on Bitkub Exchange hit a new record high of 2.37 million baht on Wednesday after the global price of the cryptocurrency on Tuesday beat its record of US$69,000 per token in November 2021, rallying by 190% over the last year.
Brokers allay concerns over naked short selling
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/11/2023
» The Association of Securities Companies (Asco) has reaffirmed there is no naked short selling on the Thai exchange, while the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked Asco members to adjust their short sell guidelines based on the SEC's instructions.