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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.
Miss Grand International presses on with risk-laden JKN deal
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/11/2025
» SET-listed Miss Grand International (MGI) is proceeding with its plan for a conditional subscription in the debt-ridden content provider JKN Global Group (JKN), though analysts warn of deeper structural risks.
Insurance sector goes green
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/10/2025
» At its core, the insurance business is about managing risks, including those related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. As sustainability requirements change the business landscape, insurers are increasingly realising the importance of integrating the ESG agenda into their corporate strategies.
Securities and Exchange Commission to beef up investor protection
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/10/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is planning to revise investor protection rules to strengthen the rights of minority shareholders by granting them greater power to vote against board-approved transactions.
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.
Association lashes online annual general meetings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/08/2025
» Online annual general meetings (AGMs) undermine shareholder engagement, information accessibility and corporate governance, says the Thai Investors Association (TIA), noting up to 60% of Thai listed firms plan to offer virtual AGMs this year.
MTC sees healthy loan growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/08/2025
» Muangthai Capital (MTC), Thailand's leading microfinance company, expects 10-15% loan growth in the second half of 2025 and a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of no more than 2.70%, backed by an expansive nationwide network and a strong focus on credit quality.
Thai listed firms notch several awards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/07/2025
» Thai listed companies have showcased their regional leadership in the fields of corporate governance and sustainability, earning top honours in the 2024 Asean Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS).
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.
Sustainable investing the new standard
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/03/2025
» ESG investing is more than just a trend -- many expect it to become the new standard.