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Sunday, September 20, 2026

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Dhipaya identified as lead insurer in deadly Bangkok pub fire
July 14 2026
The venue was insured under a fire policy with total coverage of THB40m (US$1.19m).
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Thailand’s OIC, consumer body partner to fast-track dispute resolution
June 11 2026
A joint complaint system aims to reduce delays, simplify insurance dispute resolution and improve tracking.
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Thailand’s OIC rolls out second ASEAN life insurance leadership programme targeting ageing risks
May 29 2026
The initiative brings together regulators and industry executives across ASEAN to discuss longevity, AI adoption and resilience in the life insurance sector.
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Thailand’s OIC sets ‘risk buffer’ ambition in 5th insurance development plan
February 11 2026
The roadmap centres on four pillars: group-wide supervision, advanced risk modelling, wider access, and open insurance with e-policies.
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Dhipaya Insurance named as lead construction insurer in Bangkok-Ubon train incident
January 16 2026
Dhipaya, Bangkok Insurance and Intra Insurance underwrote the Contractor All Risks (CAR) cover tied to the 14 January crane collapse which killed at least 32 people.
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Thailand regulator targets climate risks, ageing society, and digital shift in new five-year plan
October 16 2025
Industry representatives raised issues such as low interest rates, healthcare costs, and insurance access during the OIC’s public consultation.
OIC tells KWI Life to submit special audit financial statements by end-October
OIC tells KWI Life to submit special audit, financial statements by end-October
September 4 2025
Regulator has kept KWI Life under close watch due to concerns about its financial stability, but notes the insurer has made progress by raising its capital.
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Thai insurance commission ramps up efforts on motor coverage, earthquake relief
July 25 2025
OIC has set out new measures to strengthen consumer protection and improve claims handling across Thailand’s insurance sector
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OIC orders KWI Insurance to raise capital by 30m baht
July 14 2025
The latest directive builds on a previous order from the OIC, which barred the insurer from issuing new policies.
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Thai insurance commission pushes for better service amid EV concerns
June 20 2025
OIC underscore concerns in the EV insurance sector, as operators face delays in provision of vehicle parts.
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Thailand’s insurance commission to conduct 2025 stress test assessing geopolitical, nat-cat risks
March 14 2025
Initiative aims to strengthen insurers' solvency, liquidity, and long-term financial stability.
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OIC says health, motor, life could drive premiums to 1 trillion baht in 2025: Report
February 5 2025
Milestone 1 trillion baht figure (US$29.6bn) could be reached if Thailand sees favourable economic conditions.
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