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Crop loss claims skyrocketing
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 16/12/2019
» Crop insurance premiums are likely to increase next year, with the claims loss ratio hitting 200% as a result of natural disasters throughout this year.
A starchy safety net
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 15/10/2019
» The stage is set for practical risk management for grassroots farmers, who chance natural disasters ruining crops every year, through a micro-insurance policy for rice harvests, a flagship Thai commodity.
World Bank joins ranks of GDP naysayers
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/10/2019
» Thailand's GDP growth is expected to be below 3% this year and next, with flagging exports, shrinking farm income and lower Chinese tourist arrivals the main drags on growth momentum, the World Bank says.
BKI adopting data analysis system to adjust premiums
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 20/08/2019
» Bangkok Insurance plans to implement an analytical system and adjust insurance premiums for high-risk segments to maintain profit generation and achieve a policy renewal rate of 85% this year.
Longan approved as newest insured commodity
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 15/02/2019
» Crop insurance for longan, the country's third agricultural insurance after rice and dairy cattle, was launched yesterday, with corn likely to be the next product, according to the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) chief.
Buriram Sugar sweetens revenue growth estimate
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 05/07/2017
» SET-listed miller Buriram Sugar Plc (BRR) is revising up its revenue growth projection, amid higher sugar prices and optimism over a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a power authority for its third biomass power plant.
SCB brokerage sees 2nd-half stock rally
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 15/07/2016
» SCB Securities expects a rally in the SET index to 1,550-1,600 points in the second half as domestic consumption improves, bolstered by higher farm income.
Tris: Politics a risk to tourism sector
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 13/05/2016
» Thailand will keep its stable credit outlook over the next few years but political risk is a major credit constraint as it could have a spillover effect on the tourism industry, a major part of the economy, says Tris Rating.
Investment crystal ball
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/12/2015
» Divergent monetary policy among major central banks is a key theme for investors in making decisions on asset allocations in 2016. The US Federal Reserve has started raising its policy rate for the first time in almost 10 years, and more stimulus is expected from the European Central Bank and its counterparts in Japan and China to boost their stuttering economies. Given widening differentiation among central banks, volatile trade and capital flight from emerging markets is almost a certainly.
SCB upbeat on loan growth
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 24/11/2015
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) hopes its small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans will increase once the government's support measures take full effect.