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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 wage growth slows amid sluggish economy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/12/2025
» Salary increases in Thailand are moderating to average 4.5% across industries and businesses in 2025, slowing from the historical norm of 5%, says international consultancy Deloitte.
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.
Tisco ESU expects more Fed rate cuts
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/08/2025
» The Federal Reserve is expected to lower its policy rate by 50 basis points (bps) this year to counter growing weakness in the labour market, followed by another reduction of 25-50 bps next year to avoid the US economy sliding into recession, says Tisco Bank's Economic Strategy Unit (ESU).
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.
Call for joint Asean team to negotiate with US over tariffs
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/07/2025
» Former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij wants the Thai government to urgently form a joint Asean negotiation team to engage with the US on reducing proposed tariffs, including a 36% rate on Thai goods set to take effect on Aug 1.
Asian shares revive after big US tech rally
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/04/2023
» RECAP: Shares in Asia rallied yesterday after robust earnings from tech giants Meta, Microsoft and Alphabet buoyed Wall Street, where the S&P 500 had its best day since the first week of the year.
Asian equities retreat on US slowdown worries
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/04/2023
» RECAP: Asian and European markets fell yesterday on lingering recession worries as data indicated the US economy was slowing down. Thailand has low recession risk but the SET has slid amid negative global sentiment and falling oil prices.
Asian bourses advance but SET could see volatility
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/02/2023
» RECAP: Most Asian stock markets rose yesterday while currencies fell against a firmer US dollar, as investors awaited a key US jobs report for more clues about interest rates after mixed signals from global central banks.
China optimism lifts Asian equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/01/2023
» RECAP: Asian equities advanced on Friday amid hopes for China's emergence from the pandemic and an economic lift from renewed travel from the mainland.