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Non-life growth seen falling short
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/09/2025
» The non-life insurance industry's rate of growth is projected to fall below expectations at only 2.5% this year, but stronger expansion could be seen next year, driven by economic stimulus under the new government and increased consumer and business spending following the upcoming election.
OIC orders insurer to raise capital base
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/07/2025
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) has ordered KWI Insurance to urgently increase its paid-up capital by at least 30 million baht this month, while maintaining a temporary suspension on new policy issuance.
IPOs decline to 13-year low on sentiment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/06/2025
» Initial public offerings (IPOs) fell to the lowest amount in 13 years during the first four months of 2025, with only four companies listing on Thai bourses, attributed to sluggish investment sentiment, tighter regulatory requirements under new listing rules and broader economic headwinds.
Trade war to restrain Thai stocks in Q2
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/05/2025
» Thai equities have limited upside in the second quarter amid prolonged global trade tensions, while the gold outlook has turned cautious, according to brokerages.
Premier eager to bolster SEC's legal clout
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra stressed the need for stock exchange authorities to expedite legal action against market misconduct and ensure rapid progress on cases affecting several people and the economy.
Allianz sets out major Thai expansion plans
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/03/2025
» The Thai unit of German insurer Allianz plans to expand its life and general insurance premiums by double digits this year, following resilient results in 2024, with a focus on strengthening the distribution channels.
TLAA says co-pay will affect only 5% of policyholders
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/02/2025
» The new co-payment rule for health insurance policies is set to take effect on March 20, but should affect only 5% of health insurance policyholders, says the Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA).
Media firm MONO threatens to sue over SET warning
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/12/2024
» Mono Next Plc (MONO) is considering legal action against the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), saying the bourse's announcement on Dec 3 about irregular trading of the digital TV operator's shares caused unnecessary panic among investors and affected its share price.
Listed firms' profits up 9.7% in H1
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/08/2024
» Net profits of listed companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand surged 9.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2024 to 519 billion baht as sales grew 6.3% over the period to 8.96 trillion baht, buoyed by a significant recovery in tourism and rising oil prices.
Bourse to post caution signs on 17 stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/06/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) plans to impose CF (Caution-Free Float) signs on Wednesday on 17 listed companies that cannot meet free-float requirements.