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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.
Poll, tourism offer hope for retail
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 31/12/2025
» Weak consumer spending power, ongoing local and global political uncertainties, border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, a decline in foreign arrivals and numerous natural disasters have all contributed to challenges for the Thai retail sector in 2025.
Coursera slashes prices as AI demand grows
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/10/2025
» Coursera, an online learning platform, is introducing a regionally localised pricing model that lowers course prices in Thailand by up to 40%.
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.
Clear link emerging between AI and productivity
Business, Published on 14/08/2025
» Artificial intelligence is making workers more valuable, productive and able to command higher wage premiums, with job numbers rising even in roles considered most automatable, according to the 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer compiled by PwC.
How to win savvy Gen Z shoppers
Business, Published on 04/06/2025
» As the e-commerce battlefield intensifies, success is no longer just about offering the lowest prices -- it's about delivering value and content that truly resonate with consumers. The latest Thailand E-Commerce Trends 2025 report forecasts that Thailand's e-commerce market will reach a staggering 1.07 trillion baht by 2025, growing 7% year-over-year.
Women urged to embrace leadership roles
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/03/2025
» Building self-confidence, seeking opportunities and finding the right mentors and workplace sponsors are key steps leading to the success of women in technology companies, according to female tech leaders.
Coursera pushes gender equality
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/03/2025
» Thailand is rapidly adopting generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), but women remain underrepresented in course enrolment for developing skills in this area, says Coursera, a global online learning platform.
Pinktech ecosystem aims for economic, social impact
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/12/2024
» Addressing LGBTQIA2S+ discrimination could open new business opportunities that increase GDP by up to 1.47%, worth US$7.6 billion, according to the Thailand PinkTech Ecosystem Report 2024.
Thriving in the Sixth Wave of innovation
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 06/12/2024
» 'There has always been, and there always will be, an economic cycle," noted the British journalist and politician Nigel Lawson. He is right, and if you're a regular reader of this column, you know that arguably the most overlooked yet influential economic cycles are long.