Showing 1 - 10 of 251
Bank of Thailand to supervise loans for hire purchase, leasing
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/06/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) may take over the regulation of fees and interest rates for auto hire-purchase and leasing loans, replacing the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) under a new law.
Auto lease adjustment causes a kerfuffle
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/06/2025
» Auto leasing business operators have shown varying levels of readiness to comply with the Bank of Thailand's regulations following a recent amendment to a royal decree on auto hire-purchase businesses.
Carasti anticipates growth in car leasing
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/06/2025
» Changes in Thai drivers' behaviour in a sluggish automotive market offer business opportunities for car subscription service provider Carasti, which is encouraging people to lease cars for short-term use as part of a daily routine.
Thailand eager for trade talks with US
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/04/2025
» Thailand is keen to engage in constructive discussions with the US to foster mutual benefits amid trade tensions.
Pickup loan scheme to aid economy by B21bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/03/2025
» The Finance Ministry says it expects its pickup loan guarantee measure to entice 6,250 new pickup purchases this year.
SCB, ttb expecting debt relief scheme to expand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/02/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) and TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) expect more customers to participate in the "You Fight, We Help" debt relief scheme after the registration period was extended.
True Leasing unveils Ayutthaya boat rental
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/02/2025
» True Leasing, a leading car rental provider, has expanded its business while enhancing tourism in Ayutthaya with the launch of "Wonder Blue Classic Boathouse Ayutthaya", offering a comprehensive "eat, drink, travel" experience in one place.
Local bank loans shrink the most in 15 years
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/02/2025
» The banking industry recorded its highest level of loan contraction in 15 years in 2024, driven by tighter loan approvals amid borrowers' weaker debt repayment ability, according to an executive at the Bank of Thailand.
ECL aims to grow portfolio with Itochu
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/02/2025
» SET-listed Eastern Commercial Leasing (ECL) expects its portfolio of auto hire-purchase and leasing loans to increase by more than threefold to 20 billion baht in five years, supported by its recent partnership with Japanese trading house Itochu.
Infinite Automobile, 7 Banks Join Changan Factory Visit in China
Published on 18/02/2025
» Chongqing, China – Infinite Automobile Co., Ltd., led by President Anuwat Intraphuvasak, partnered with Changan Auto Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd. to host executives from seven leading Thai banks on a tour of the Changan Automobile factory and research and development (R&D) centre in Chongqing, China.