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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.
Crypto-backed loans allowed on novel Thai platform
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/01/2026
» Liberix, a Thailand-based financial services platform, has launched the country's first platform allowing users to borrow baht using Bitcoin and other digital assets as collateral, expanding the use of cryptocurrencies beyond trading and speculation.
Dumping cash for cards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/12/2025
» International travel has been transformed more in the past decade than in the previous 50 years. Flights are booked instantly, hotels auto-recommend themselves, and in many major cities, cash has vanished almost entirely.
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.
New task force to boost market sentiment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/08/2025
» A new markets task force aims to strengthen supply and demand, improve liquidity, enhance surveillance and lift confidence.
Eastspring pushes global, Asia equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/07/2025
» Amid US tariff tensions, Eastspring Asset Management (Thailand) has recommended global and Asia ex-China equities as a way to navigate volatility.
JKN founder, sister resign after SEC files charges
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/06/2025
» Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip, chief executive of JKN Global Group, and her sister, Pimuma Jakrajutatip, have resigned from all executive and other positions at the SET-listed content and media buying company after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed criminal complaints against the pair.
Thai ESG X shakes up SET with raft of new funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/05/2025
» The Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds launched this month are expected to promote the sustainability of Thai listed companies and help revive the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Eastspring serves up strategy options
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/02/2025
» Eastspring Asset Management (Thailand) recommends investors apply a selective strategy for emerging equities and bond investments in 2025, a year anticipated to be marked by unpredictability and market volatility.
Jitta Wealth promotes US stocks for the coming year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/12/2024
» Jitta Wealth Asset Management, a Thai fintech startup, recommends focusing on US stocks with sustained growth potential for the coming year. Historical data indicates US stock market returns tend to rise by 8-10% following presidential elections.