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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.
Foreign fund inflows to keep baht strong
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/12/2025
» Analysts expect foreign funds to continue to flow into the Thai equity market, supported by the sharp baht appreciation that has strengthened significantly since the start of December.
Prescription scheme wins insurers' nod
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/12/2025
» The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) and the insurance industry have officially endorsed the government's "Sukkai Sabai Krabao" (Healthy Body, Comfortable Wallet) initiative, which allows patients treated at private hospitals to use their prescriptions at participating outside pharmacies.
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.
PrimeStreet focuses on megatrends
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/07/2025
» As global markets teeter from geopolitical shocks, inflation and trade tensions, Thailand-based venture capital firm PrimeStreet Capital is focusing its investments on four global megatrends that hold ample future potential.
Border standoff hits stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/06/2025
» The border confrontation between Thailand and Cambodia has caused investor jitters across regional bourses, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index dropping by 4.8% since May 15.
Pundits warn of earnings downturn amid trade war
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/04/2025
» The first-quarter net profits of listed Thai companies are projected to decline 13% year-on-year, but grow 16% quarter-on-quarter, according to analysts who warn an earnings downgrade is on the horizon given the trade war.
Analysts slash 2025 SET price target
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/01/2025
» Analysts have already cut their year-end 2025 target for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, only days into the trading year, to 1,556 points from 1,614, citing continued foreign capital outflows and political uncertainties as primary concerns.
Thailand to gain from medical tourism uptick
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/08/2024
» Thailand, Southeast Asia's largest player in medical tourism, should benefit from industry growth globally, with the region's market expected to expand 43% to US$16 billion by 2030, according to Bumrungrad International Hospital.
Chinese firm now owns Thai brokerage
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/02/2024
» CGS-CIMB Securities (Thailand) has changed its name to CGS International Securities (Thailand) (CGSI) after China Galaxy Securities acquired a 100% stake in the company in December 2023 in a move to strengthen its regional presence.