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TDRI seeks prompt bureaucratic reform
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/10/2020
» Bureaucratic reform is urged to improve the country's competitiveness and people's well-being in preparation for changes in the global economy, says the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
President leaves KBank after 28 years
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/04/2017
» Ending months of media speculation, Kasikorn Bank president Teeranun Srihong has announced his resignation after more than 28 years of service at KBank.
BoT chief asks for political transparency
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/05/2014
» Central bank governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul on Friday urged the future administration, when it is formed, to generate a better understanding of the political crisis, which holds the key to positively influencing the economic sector.
TMB taps self-service
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/03/2014
» TMB Bank, the country's seventh-biggest lender by assets, is maintaining a 20% customer-growth target for the self-service banking product ME by TMB this year, despite interest rate cuts looming ahead amid the struggling economy.
Prasarn: Turmoil will take toll
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2014
» Economic growth will likely expand by less than 3% this year amid the stuttering economy and political setbacks, says Bank of Thailand governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul.
K-Research: Politics may slash GDP growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/12/2013
» As anti-government protests rumble on, Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research) forecasts national economic growth next year ranging from 0.5% to 4.5%, according to four ways the dispute could play out.
First-time workers lift loans levels
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/12/2013
» First-time workers are running up debt in a fresh sign of swelling household debt after some improvement in the situation in recent months.
Banks back megaproject bill
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/09/2013
» The government plans to borrow 60% of the money required for its 2-trillion-baht infrastructure megaprojects from local financial sources and the remaining 40% from issuing US-dollar bonds.
BoT: Property sector cooling with economy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/06/2013
» The recent slowing of the Thai economy is helping to ease concerns about the overheating property sector, although the Bank of Thailand will keep monitoring the situation, says governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul.
Banks clamp down on loan approvals
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/04/2013
» Commercial banks have tightened loan approvals for property and equity markets following mounting concerns over an asset price bubble.