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SCB X and KakaoBank eye virtual banking
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/06/2023
» SCB X Plc is teaming up with KakaoBank of South Korea to set up a consortium to apply for a virtual bank licence from the Bank of Thailand.
Central bank expects easing of loan growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/06/2023
» The Bank of Thailand expects loan growth in the banking industry to slow as demand eases, though rising interest rates should not be a key factor dampening loan expansion.
EIS optimistic on economic prospects in H2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/06/2023
» The Economic Intelligence Service (EIS), a research arm of the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), forecasts a better second half for the Thai economy, driven by increased tourism and domestic consumption, although the political instability would need to be monitored.
Coalition delays seen as threat to growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/06/2023
» The private sector is concerned that Thai GDP growth could decline to 1-2% if the formation of the new government is delayed from the timeline by six months or more.
Interest rates forecast to continue rising
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/06/2023
» Research houses expect the Bank of Thailand to raise its policy rate one or two additional times this year because of an upside risk to inflation as the economy recovers.
HSBC Thailand prepares strategy for expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/06/2023
» HSBC Thailand aims to raise fresh funds and secure an additional licence in preparation for local business expansion in line with the country's economic growth.
BoT pushes up interest rate to 2%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/06/2023
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has raised its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points, in a bid to maintain the momentum of the Thai economic recovery.
Krungsri sees support for Japan's interests
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/06/2023
» Bank of Ayudhya, which markets itself as Krungsri, believes the new government will support Japanese investment in Thailand.
BoT urges upgrade of Thailand's durian production
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/05/2023
» Thailand needs to improve its durian production to remain the top exporter amid tougher competition over the next five years, according to a Bank of Thailand report.
Worries over baht volatility as coalition talks continue
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/05/2023
» Investors are concerned that the formation of a new government and political risk could lead to higher baht volatility over the next month, says Kasikornbank (KBank).