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Bangkok Life and BBL launch Gain & Save 2
Published on 10/09/2025
» Bangkok Life Assurance, in partnership with Bangkok Bank, has introduced the second phase of its “Gain & Save: Life Coverage with Special Deposit Interest” programme. The initiative offers five endowment life insurance plans under the Gain First series, combining life coverage with guaranteed returns, alongside exclusive benefits from the “Bualuang Super Bonus” fixed deposit account, which provides interest rates of up to 3.35% per year.
Fitch: Bad loans expected to pressure large Thai banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand's six major banks are likely to face rising asset risks over the next several years, pressured by a continued increase in impaired loans, according to Fitch Ratings Thailand.
Clouds clearing on the economic front
Business, Published on 23/08/2025
» Following a tense trade war period, the global economic and trade outlook has become clearer. The US settled on tariffs for most trading partners, with developed markets such as Europe and Japan facing 15% rates, and developing countries including Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines receiving rates of 19-20%.
Thai banks swiftly follow policy rate reduction
Business, Published on 15/08/2025
» Local banks have responded swiftly to the Bank of Thailand's policy rate cut, reducing their lending interest rates.
Banks to fund aid efforts
News, Published on 11/08/2025
» The Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) is appealing to its members -- including Thai banks operating in Cambodia -- to make voluntary contributions to help civilians who are affected by the conflict along the Thai-Cambodia border.
Japan rally paces region as trade worries ease
Business, Published on 09/08/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian stock markets gained on Friday, led by a rally in Japanese shares amid signs of easing trade tensions with the US, and optimism that Tokyo will be able to negotiate lower automobile tariff rates with Washington.
IRPC Strengthens Domestic Focus Amid Global Headwinds
Published on 07/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 8, 2025 — IRPC Public Company Limited, led by President and CEO Terdkiat Prommool, has reaffirmed its commitment to operational excellence and product innovation amid persistent global economic uncertainty—driven by escalating US trade protectionist measures and rising tensions along the Thai–Cambodian border.
Thai equities attract foreigners in July
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/07/2025
» Foreign investors continued to pour money into Thai equities throughout July, with net inflows exceeding 11 billion baht as the Thai stock market became more attractive due to a weaker dollar and hopes of a favourable outcome from US-Thai trade negotiations, say analysts.
Analysts wary of border standoff
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/07/2025
» Analysts recommend avoiding Thai stocks that have significant exposure to Cambodia and suggest investors monitor the border situation as it could escalate and subsequently affect the economy.
Bank profits up 3.97% in H1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/07/2025
» Thailand's banking industry reported a modest increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, weighed down by a decline in net interest margin, lower interest rates, and sluggish loan growth.