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Kasikornbank scraps key profit target amid weak economy
Published on 02/09/2025
» Kasikornbank Plc abandoned a key earnings target on concerns that the already weak Thai economy may deteriorate further, denting loan demand and increasing defaults.
TIDLOR to Issue First A+ Rated Debentures
Published on 01/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 1, 2025 — Tidlor Holdings Public Company Limited (“Tidlor Holdings” or “TIDLOR”) has submitted a registration statement and draft prospectus to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in preparation for its inaugural debenture issuance. The debentures have received an A+ credit rating, instilling strong investor confidence. These will be senior secured debentures, guaranteed by its core subsidiary “Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited”, with a debenture holders’ representative appointed.
Retirement at 45 shocks Thais
News, Published on 01/09/2025
» The workforce is facing a major turning point as Kasikornbank (KBank) introduces a special early retirement (ER) programme at the age of 45, the first of its kind in the country.
Structural reforms key to solving debt, say bankers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand needs to make a transition from debt-relief measures to structural reforms to address the country’s household debt problem in the long term, says Payong Srivanich, chairman of the Thai Bankers’ Association.
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.
KBank offers unusual early retirement scheme
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/08/2025
» Driven by the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) disruption, Kasikornbank (KBank) has introduced a special early retirement (ER) programme for employees aged 45 and older, with several other banks reportedly offering similar initiatives.
Taking the sting out of AI
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/08/2025
» While some industry leaders view artificial intelligence (AI) as reducing Thai white-collar jobs, others say the technology augments jobs, enhancing creativity as those ready to learn new things should thrive.
Crypto sandbox targets tourists
Business, Published on 22/08/2025
» The TouristDigiPay sandbox, an 18-month initiative that allows foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht for domestic spending, is strengthening Thailand's digital economy and positioning the country as a regional leader, according to cryptocurrency exchange operators.
Rate cut, policy easing set to renew investment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/08/2025
» The Bank of Thailand's policy rate cut of 25 basis points (bps) to 1.50% and targeted easing measures are set to reignite the investment cycle, propelling the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index towards 1,370 points by year-end, according to analysts.
Banks' bad loan sales set to skyrocket to B200bn this year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/08/2025
» Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM) Plc expects non-performing loan (NPL) sales by financial institutions to reach 200 billion baht this year, up from 150 billion last year.