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Shopee spurs rise in nanofinance
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/09/2025
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) reported strong growth in nanofinance outstanding loans in the second quarter of 2025, primarily driven by a new member -- Shopee e-commerce platform.
TQM Alpha’s Evolution: Innovation and Strategic Growth
Published on 08/01/2025
» In an exclusive interview, TQM Alpha’s leadership outlines the company’s transformation, investment strategy, and vision for the future as it expands its reach and diversifies its portfolio in the Thai insurance market.
KBank upgrades systems to fortify core infrastructure
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/01/2025
» Kasikornbank (KBank) has strengthened its infrastructure by upgrading its core banking and credit scoring systems, aimed at enhancing its business capabilities and improving asset quality management amid ongoing economic uncertainties.
Lighthub, WeLab duo commit to investment
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/10/2024
» The consortium of Lighthub Asset and WeLab is committed to investing US$500 million over five years, as required by the Bank of Thailand to receive a virtual banking licence.
Economy in need of revival
Business, Published on 03/06/2024
» Following a disappointing GDP expansion reading of only 1.5% in the first quarter, trailing other economies in the region, the Thai government plans to pick up the pace to stimulate economic growth.
SCB assesses its digital future
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/10/2023
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has unveiled its "Digital Bank with a Human Touch" vision of evolving into a fully digital bank by 2025, with more than 95% of customers completing transactions on digital platforms.
KBank spins off investment business
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/08/2023
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is spinning off its investment business to a new entity with the aim of making profits of 5 billion baht over the next three years, paving the way for new S-curve business in the long run.
Line BK maintains data development goal
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/02/2023
» After operating for more than two years, Line BK, a social banking collaboration between Kasikornbank (KBank) and Line Corporation, aims to book a net profit in 2024.
Banking on virtual success
Business, Published on 23/01/2023
» Leading companies in the financial, tech and telecom sectors have expressed interest in developing a virtual bank business, with the aim of exploring greater opportunities in the digital era.
Determining the future of virtual banking
Business, Published on 18/01/2023
» The Bank of Thailand has issued a consultation paper for the virtual bank licensing framework as part of its hearings into the creation of virtual banks as new financial service providers. Below are details about virtual banks listed in the paper and frequently asked questions.