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Alert for insurance buyers from unlicensed firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/11/2025
» The Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA) has issued a warning to the public against purchasing life or health insurance policies from unlicensed foreign entities operating online.
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.
Crypto seen benefiting from tax exemption
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/07/2025
» Thailand's recent move to exempt capital gains tax on cryptocurrency for a five-year period could draw a massive pool of Thai capital estimated at more than US$60 billion currently held offshore back to the country, says Merkle Capital.
SEC gears up to investigate securities-related crimes
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/05/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to pursue investigations of securities-related crimes after the regulator was empowered to independently conduct investigations, a function previously reserved for the police.
Securities and Exchange Commission sounds alarm on fraud
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/09/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors to exercise caution when using the services of unlicensed operators selling securities, derivatives and digital assets, including foreign operators, as they could be pitching scams or fraudulent offers.
Healthcare stocks lead the way
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/06/2022
» Investing in stocks and assets with high pricing power and long-term growth potential has traditionally been a good way to capture gains and stay ahead in an inflationary environment.
BAY looks to expand QR in neighbouring countries
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/10/2019
» Bank of Ayudhya (BAY), the country's fifth-largest commercial lender by assets, is targeting Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia as its next destinations for cross-border QR code payment.
Price limits pressure hospitals
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/04/2019
» Rising cases of influenza and dengue fever are poised to generate revenue growth for hospitals in the first quarter, but resurfacing prospects of medical price controls will exert downward pressure on healthcare share prices, says Kasikorn Securities (KS).
For 'Topp', no use resisting the urge to coin money
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/12/2018
» Five years ago, Jirayut Srupsrisopa made the daring decision to leave his high-paying office job and follow his calling into entrepreneurship. He managed to secure his dream job and is now pursuing his passion of creating the world's largest digital asset exchange.
Avoiding the urban crush of possessions
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/10/2018
» City life can sometimes feel like being crushed sardines in a tin box, where living and storage space is narrow and limited.