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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.
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.
AI to radically reshape Thai economy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/09/2025
» Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the economy on a scale greater than mobile technology and past digital waves, becoming one of the most powerful investment themes of the coming decade, says Kasikorn Business-Technology Group (KBTG).
MFC touts emerging Asian equities as US is overvalued
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/08/2025
» MFC Asset Management says Thai and other emerging Asian equities are becoming more attractive than US stocks, which are trading at elevated valuations, as the company is overweighting bonds relative to equities in the second half of 2025 amid global interest rate cuts.
YLG sees gold hitting $3,650 in H2
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/07/2025
» Gold trader YLG expects global gold prices to reach US$3,650 an ounce in the second half of this year amid tariff tensions and demand from various central banks.
Bourse unveils three flagship projects
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/11/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has devised three flagship projects under its three-year strategic plan to drive the development of the capital market via fair and inclusive growth.
Younger Thais spending more on experiences, travel
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/11/2024
» More than two in five Thai consumers (42%) are increasing their spending on essentials, while younger Thais are shifting towards experiential spending, according to UOB's latest Asean Consumer Sentiment Study (ACSS).
KPI predicts flat revenue growth this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/04/2024
» Krungthai Panich Insurance (KPI) is aiming for total revenue of 5.3 billion baht this year, on a par with 2023, while preparing for an image rebrand and ramping up technology investment to attract interest from young customers.
Jitta keen on Asian trio
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/12/2022
» The outlook is bullish for stock exchanges in Thailand, China and Vietnam, according to Jitta Wealth Asset Management, as those three bourses offer the top investment returns among global peers for 2023.
Sell-off continues as inflation fight stepped up
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/09/2022
» RECAP: Asian markets fell again yesterday and the dollar extended gains amid a global sell-off fuelled by growing recession fears as central banks around the world ramped up interest rates to fight decades-high inflation.