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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.
Unpacking the new co-pay rule
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/03/2025
» The new co-payment rule is set to transform the health insurance industry, which has been affected by rising medical costs, challenging economic conditions and unnecessary claims in recent years.
Allianz Ayudhya bullish on premium growth amid co-pay
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/02/2025
» While the introduction of the co-payment clause for health insurance in mid-March may dent sentiment, Allianz Ayudhya Assurance is confident of achieving strong double-digit premium growth this year, outpacing the expected market gain of 2-3%.
TLAA says co-pay will affect only 5% of policyholders
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/02/2025
» The new co-payment rule for health insurance policies is set to take effect on March 20, but should affect only 5% of health insurance policyholders, says the Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA).
Medical costs in Thailand surge
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/11/2024
» Medical costs in Thailand, which have been skyrocketing since 2020, are projected to increase by another 15% next year, requiring sustainable solutions and joint efforts from individuals, the private sector and the government, say analysts.
Revolutionising retail: KE Group and Ally Reit join forces to launch Ally Sky rewards
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/06/2023
» KE Group has partnered with Ally Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) to revolutionise the retail sector with the introduction of the Ally Sky Rewards application. This loyalty programme will cater to shoppers in 11 shopping malls within Ally REIT's portfolio, making it Thailand's first loyalty programme that covers all shops across different mall brands.
IBM preps AI platform for business users
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/05/2023
» Global technology giant IBM plans to launch Watsonx, its next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) platform that leverages generative AI capabilities to help organisations make speedier, more efficient decisions.
Pushing the envelope for inclusion
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/10/2022
» When Carla Grant Pickens joined IBM over two decades ago, she was a new mum in search of a job in her late 20s. She knew the US multinational technology company had long been at the forefront of promoting diversity and inclusion, which it still values to this day.
Brandverse preps B20m for metaverse
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/03/2022
» Brandverse, a metaverse design and service provider, is investing more than 20 million baht to develop a metaverse ecosystem, joining hands with over 50 organisations to catch the surging wave of this virtual environment tech.
Online Brands Try New -- and Old -- Ways to Stand Out to Shoppers
Business, Paul Ziobro, Published on 22/06/2021
» Selling things online is easier than ever. Standing out to shoppers is getting harder.