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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.
Thai exporters told to make better use of free trade deals
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/01/2026
» Caretaker commerce minister Suphajee Suthumpun is urging Thai exporters to make fuller use of free trade agreements (FTAs) to unlock untapped trade potential, after finding that 54% of eligible companies currently utilise FTA privileges.
Group expects non-life sector to maintain growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/12/2025
» The non-life insurance industry is projected to maintain steady growth in 2026, with written premiums surging 2.5-3.5% to 303 billion baht despite rising risks from climate change, technology disruption and global economic uncertainties, says the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA).
Listing rules to be reviewed
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/12/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) are reviewing fundraising regulations as the prolonged sluggishness of the Thai stock exchange has prompted companies to seek overseas listings.
Gulf turns down KBank's share repurchase request
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/11/2025
» Kasikornbank's (KBank) share repurchase programme has drawn market attention following reports that the bank asked its major shareholder, Gulf Development (Gulf) Plc, to refrain from selling KBank shares during the buyback period.
Viriyah makes AI a priority within its long-term strategy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/10/2025
» Viriyah Insurance, Thailand's largest non-life insurer, is charting a course into the digital era by placing artificial intelligence (AI) at the centre of its long-term strategy in order to retain its leading market position.
Thais among top 10 global gold buyers
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/09/2025
» Thailand has emerged as one of the world’s top 10 gold buyers, with demand jumping 21% year-on-year to 20.7 tonnes in the first half of 2025, supported by expected US interest rate cuts, safe-haven demand and a global de-dollarisation trend, says YLG Bullion International.
Export growth to slow as US tariffs take effect
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thai exports are expected to lose their growth momentum following the imposition of a 19% US import tariff, despite robust growth of 13% in the first seven months of the year, say analysts.
Rate cut, policy easing set to renew investment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/08/2025
» The Bank of Thailand's policy rate cut of 25 basis points (bps) to 1.50% and targeted easing measures are set to reignite the investment cycle, propelling the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index towards 1,370 points by year-end, according to analysts.
Foreigners tally net buying on the SET last month
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/08/2025
» July marked the first month of foreign net buying on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) since September 2024, supported by compelling valuations and baht appreciation, a factor that typically attracts foreign fund inflows.