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Life insurance for depression on the cards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/02/2026
» In response to a sharp rise in mental health cases nationwide, Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is studying the launch of Thailand's first life insurance policy covering depression.
Krungthai Bank trims NPL rate to 2.7% this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/11/2025
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has exercised careful asset management, enabling the state-owned bank to reduce its non-performing loans (NPLs) excluding government-assisted contracts from 4.4% of the portfolio in 2020 to just 2.7% in the first nine months of this year, say executives.
Large health premium uptick expected
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/09/2025
» Thai health insurance premiums are expected to increase by almost 10% this year and continue that trajectory into 2026, driven by a surge in medical inflation that has reached the highest rate globally, demographics, and the rising threat of emerging diseases.
Thai ESGX fund could limit stock losses
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/03/2025
» The Thai ESG Extra (ESGX) fund endorsed by the cabinet this week could help limit the downside risks for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, supporting a rebound to 1,250-1,300 points despite ongoing concerns about economic growth, says an analyst.
K-Asset sees appeal in high-dividend stocks, REIT funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/03/2025
» High-dividend stocks and real estate investment trust (REIT) funds are still yielding high returns in the Stock Exchange of Thailand as it remains attractive for medium and long-term investments, says Kasikorn Asset Management (K-Asset).
TLI strategies target seniors, co-pay for growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/02/2025
» Thai Life Insurance (TLI) is focusing on seniors this year, while aligning new products with the imminent co-payment policy as strategies to expand the business.
Bourse to increase brokerage access to co-location services
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/01/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has announced a significant enhancement of its co-location services, aiming to provide all securities companies with access to them from the second quarter.
CGSI forecasts stagnant first-half for Thai stock market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/12/2024
» CGS International Securities (Thailand) (CGSI) anticipates Thai stocks will remain lacklustre in the first half of 2025 as investors take a wait-and-see approach to Donald Trump's proposed measures.
Looking for winners
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/11/2024
» The tax-deductible fund shopping season is here. Many people are looking for both healthy returns and tax incentives to help compensate for their expenses.
Younger Thais spending more on experiences, travel
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/11/2024
» More than two in five Thai consumers (42%) are increasing their spending on essentials, while younger Thais are shifting towards experiential spending, according to UOB's latest Asean Consumer Sentiment Study (ACSS).