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Published on 23/09/2024
» Thailand’s virtual banking competition is heating up as applications exceeded the number of licences the central bank plans to grant.
Published on 18/09/2024
» Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited (PCL) continues to make a tangible impact on the lives of underprivileged patients at Siriraj Hospital, having donated over 70 million baht from medical spending under its “Bangkok Bank-Siriraj Card Project.” This initiative aligns with the bank’s long-standing commitment to social responsibility and sustainable contributions.
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/03/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is scheduled to open the application period for virtual banking licences this month, attracting several business operators.
Business, Published on 13/08/2021
» It comes as no surprise that Thailand is ranked No.1 in the world for internet users engaging with mobile banking and financial services applications.
Business, Published on 15/01/2020
» Kasikornbank (KBank) wants to expand its footprint in Myanmar, acquiring a sizeable stake in a bank there.
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2019
» Thailand experienced strong merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2019, with deals including the US$2.7-billion (81.3-billion-baht) acquisition by Bangkok Bank of Indonesia's PT Bank Permata in December and Hong Kong-based FWD Group's purchase of Siam Commercial Bank Life Assurance for 92.7 billion baht in July.
Published on 12/12/2019
» Bangkok Bank Plc agreed to buy 89.1% of Indonesia’s PT Bank Permata for about US$2.7 billion in the first major purchase of an overseas lender by a Thai bank.
Reuters, Published on 30/10/2019
» The Thai benchmark advanced 0.7% to lead the pack in the region, underpinned by gains in financial and energy stocks. Bangkok Bank Plc scaled 6% while oil and gas major PTT Exploration and Production Plc rose 3.4% after posting a jump in quarterly net profit.
Business, Published on 25/09/2017
» Thai banks have one to two years to adapt to the disruptive digital platform, which is changing the way people spend, live and make payments, as they face a do-or-die scenario regarding technology, warns Siam Commercial Bank's (SCB) chief marketing officer Thana Thienachariya.
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/07/2017
» Eleven listed commercial lenders' total loans expanded at a tepid pace in the first half, rising slightly less than 2% since the end of last year and reflecting banks' cautious approach and lukewarm loan demand.