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Tariff of 19% dubbed 'good news'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2025
» Despite great relief following the announcement of a 19% US tariff rate on Thai exports on Friday, the business sector remains fraught with concerns, particularly over the plight of Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.
Bank profits up 3.97% in H1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/07/2025
» Thailand's banking industry reported a modest increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, weighed down by a decline in net interest margin, lower interest rates, and sluggish loan growth.
Prudential Thailand highlights wealth transfer needs of affluent families
Published on 23/05/2025
» With a strong and strategic focus on Asia, UK-based multinational insurer Prudential Group is pursuing double-digit annual growth in Thailand through 2027. Its local unit, Prudential Thailand, plans to achieve this target in part by expanding services tailored to high-net-worth (HNW) individuals, according to chief executive Bundit (Kenny) Jiamanukoonkit.
US tariffs force ttb to conduct stress tests
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/04/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has initiated stress tests to gauge the risks and potential impacts of US tariffs on Thai exports.
Banks post marginal profit growth in Q1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/04/2025
» The banking industry reported marginal growth in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to lower net interest income (NII), aligning with a contraction in loans.
Both ttb and KTB deny reported merger rumours
Business, Published on 22/03/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has denied rumours of a potential merger with Krungthai Bank (KTB), noting its two largest shareholders are private companies that hold a combined stake greater than that of the government sector.
TMBThanachart dismisses Krungthai merger rumour
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/03/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has denied rumours of a merger with Krungthai Bank (KTB) following reports in local media about a potential merger.
KBank, ttb aim to normalise credit costs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/03/2025
» Kasikornbank (KBank) and TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) want to normalise their credit costs this year by enhancing asset quality while maintaining stable loan growth.
ESG funds tally to exceed B100bn in H2
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/03/2025
» Total investment in environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds is projected to exceed 100 billion baht in the second half of this year, including transfers from maturing long-term equity funds (LTFs), says the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC).
Prominent financier rules out run for Bank of Thailand governor
Published on 13/03/2025
» Piti Tantakasem, the chief executive of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), has dismissed speculation about his candidacy to become the next governor of the Bank of Thailand.