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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.
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.
Asian shares dip as Trump-Xi talks yield little news
Business, Published on 07/06/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities edged down yesterday as talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping failed to shed light on the progress of trade negotiations. Weak US economic data also weighed on sentiment.
BAM wants to be careful with bad asset purchases
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/11/2024
» SET-listed Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM) expects non-performing loans (NPLs) in the banking sector to increase next year, though the company will remain cautious with bad debt purchases given ongoing economic uncertainties.
BEAUTRIUM Celebrates 13 Years with 'Beauty Companion'
Published on 11/10/2024
» With over 50 current locations and a decade-long journey, BEAUTRIUM is a multi-brand beauty store that has refreshed its image and raised brand awareness through the concept: "A cosmetics store, a companion of all beauty." BEAUTRIUM invites everyone to visit any store across Thailand to try cosmetics from every tier available globally.
BAM Enhances Customer Reach with ConnectX CDP
Published on 13/06/2024
» Bangkok Commercial Asset Management PCL. known as BAM, a leading force in resolving commercial banks’ NPAs and NPLs issues and driving the Thai economy and society towards sustainable growth, has made significant strides in customer engagement through its strategic collaboration with ConnectX and adoption of cutting-edge MarTech solutions to enhance marketing efficiency through the seamless integration of a Customer Data Platform (CDP). This integrated solution has significantly optimised how the company collects and utilises customer data, leading to enhanced marketing strategies with increased precision and relevance.
Minister unveils effort to shrink credit blacklist
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/05/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has pitched shortening the duration for bad debtors to remain on the National Credit Bureau's blacklist, allowing them to access new borrowing opportunities sooner.
BAM eager to keep lead in distressed assets sector
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/05/2024
» Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM), Thailand's largest asset management company, set an ambitious goal for bad asset management over the next few years in a bid to address the burden of distressed debts within the banking industry.
Bankers wary regarding debt
Business, Published on 19/02/2024
» The high level of profits posted by the Thai banking sector last year generated a good deal of controversy, with some commentators suggesting interest rates were too high.
Auction prices may limit sales
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2024
» SET-listed Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM) expects banks to see lower auction prices for bad debt sales this year because of higher supply amid a sluggish economy.