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Interest rate hikes to deliver slow burn
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/10/2018
» Despite the prospect of higher interest rates in Thailand, borrowers across the board are unlikely to be hurt because the pass-through effect for rate hikes takes time to surface, says Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research).
Central bank wary about Q3
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/08/2016
» The business environment in the third quarter is expected to improve at a gradual pace, supported by private consumption and tourism, says the Bank of Thailand.
Banks urged to cash in on CLMV growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/06/2016
» Thai banks have more room to penetrate neighbouring countries' banking sectors, with ample opportunities for loan growth and risk diversification, says an executive specialising in principal investments.
March loans steady as banks remain wary of credit quality
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/05/2016
» Overall commercial bank loans declined in March on a monthly basis but registered a year-on-year upsurge as businesses seek loans for investment and working capital, reports the Bank of Thailand.
FDI surge driven by banking
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/07/2014
» Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Thailand’s banking and manufacturing sectors has recorded strong growth as foreign investors aim to use the kingdom as a springboard for regional expansion, says Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Jaiyos Co.
Bank NPLs up by 4.48% in 2013, set to rise further
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/02/2014
» Commercial banks’ bad outstanding loans were up 4.48% at the end of 2013, and the proportion continues to deteriorate on the back of larger lending portfolios, says the Bank of Thailand.
Bank loan growth hits the skids
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 29/10/2013
» Commercial bank loan growth decelerated in September as there was less demand for retail and corporate loans, with domestic investment waning and loan scrutiny tightened, says a senior official at the Bank of Thailand.
BoT wary of consumer lending
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/09/2013
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is concerned about auto loan defaults and car-for-cash loans as consumer debt swells, opting to keep its policy interest rate at 2.5% for the time being.