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Krungthai Panich Insurance partners with Krungsri on new motor offering
Business, Published on 03/12/2025
» Krungthai Panich Insurance Plc (KPI) has partnered with QBE Automotive Protection and Ayudhya Capital Auto Lease Plc (Krungsri Auto) to launch Krungsri GAP Value Fixed, a new motor insurance product designed to cover the difference between the outstanding hire-purchase loan amount and the insured vehicle's value in the event of total loss or theft.
Chow Tai Fook keen to expand abroad
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/10/2025
» The rebounding tourism sector not only gives a boost to local hotels and tourism-related businesses, but also to Chinese jewellery brand Chow Tai Fook as the Hong Kong-listed firm aims to capitalise on the growth of affluent Chinese travellers and a growing middle class in Southeast Asia.
UOB Thailand Drives Sustainable Finance Dialogue at GCNT Expo
Published on 15/09/2025
» As climate risks and ESG expectations reshape the global economic landscape, Thailand is taking bold steps to align its financial systems with sustainability targets. At the GCNT Expo 2025, held from July, one of the most anticipated sessions, “Designing Finance for Thailand’s Green Future”, brought together leading voices from the financial, regulatory, and sustainability sectors to explore how Thailand can transform its finance industry to meet international standards and unlock opportunities in the green economy.
New iPhones expected to spur Thai spending
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/09/2025
» The new iPhone 17 series is expected to increase local consumer spending as users upgrade their premium smartphones, while a stronger baht and a fresh design will help spur sales, say industry analysts and IT retailers.
CHOW partners with Loxley for Thai solar panel initiative
Business, Published on 26/08/2025
» Chow Bright Ventures Holdings Public Co Ltd (CHOW), through its renewable energy arm Chow Energy Public Co Ltd, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Loxley Public Co Ltd to install more than 36 megawatts of solar power nationwide.
Foldable phones struggle to make an impact
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/07/2025
» The foldable smartphone market in Thailand faces significant hurdles when it comes to mainstream adoption, primarily due to the high prices of the models in the market, a lack of optimised content for foldable displays, and limited consumer demand.
IT prices to evade tariff hit
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/04/2025
» Local prices of smartphones and IT products are not expected to be affected by the new US import tariffs in the short term as the majority of these products are made in Asia, say retailers.
Smartphone rebound set to persist in Q1
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/02/2025
» Despite the sluggish economy, the local smartphone market rebounded last year after two years of decline, according to global research firms IDC and Canalys.
KEX eyes net operating cash break-even in 12 months
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/11/2024
» SET-listed KEX Express (Thailand), formerly known as Kerry Express, wants to reach the break-even point for net operating cash within 12 months by focusing more on express international delivery and maximising operational efficiency.
Smartphone shipments stagnate in Q2
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/09/2024
» Smartphone shipments to Thailand in the second quarter of 2024 posted only 1% growth year-on-year, compared with 14% growth in Southeast Asia, according to global research firm Canalys.