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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.
Breaking the family business curse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/11/2025
» They build, they grow, then they fall. The familiar cycle of family businesses has echoed across continents for centuries. In Thailand, where family-run conglomerates dominate the economy, the question remains whether they can they break the third-generation curse?
Viriyah hikes health premiums
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/08/2025
» Viriyah Insurance, Thailand's largest motor insurer, is planning to increase health insurance premiums by 20% for children and 10% for general policyholders from next year, citing a sharp rise in medical inflation and higher loss ratios.
Executives advise caution for EV insurers
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/06/2025
» Thailand's non-life insurance sector is on high alert as reports circulate that a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer active in the Thai market may face bankruptcy, hinting that EV insurance is already a loss-making business.
Twenty listed firms seen likely to prep share buybacks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/03/2025
» Twenty listed companies are likely to initiate share buybacks after their stock prices fell below intrinsic value, signalling a positive outlook for long-term investors looking to accumulate Thai shares, said Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
TLI strategies target seniors, co-pay for growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/02/2025
» Thai Life Insurance (TLI) is focusing on seniors this year, while aligning new products with the imminent co-payment policy as strategies to expand the business.
Tisco: Fed to keep rate stable until midyear
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/02/2025
» Tisco Economic Strategy Unit (ESU) expects the Federal Reserve to keep the US interest rate unchanged until mid-2025, dampening prospects for global stock markets, with banks the exception.
Sustainable this year's investment buzzword
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/02/2025
» Sustainable investments, including through ESG funds, are gaining traction with investors around the world, says Morningstar, describing them as a key trend for 2025.
Is USDT used for money laundering?
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/11/2024
» At the peak of investigations into iCon Group's alleged fraud late last month, the Anti-Money Laundering Office checked the money trail of 247 million USDT, a cryptocurrency, worth more than 8 billion baht, suspecting the direct sales firm laundered funds through the popular stablecoin.
SCBAM offers climate change fund
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/06/2024
» As the Thai stock market stagnates, SCB Asset Management (SCBAM) is launching the Global Climate Change Fund (SCBCLIMATE) to attract investors eager to cash in on global trends.