Showing 1 - 10 of 115
Private investment advanced in April thanks to new cars
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand reported an increase in private investment in April, attributed to improved sales of new cars after the delivery of vehicles following this year’s Thailand International Motor Show.
BoT: Baht to reverse course in H2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/05/2024
» The baht depreciation softened in April, supported by the Thai economy's improving momentum, while a central bank executive expects the local currency to strengthen in the second half of this year.
Thai banks eye regional expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/04/2024
» Driven by the growth potential of Asean economies, large local banks are likely to see significant opportunities to expand their regional business and enhance their revenue prospects, according to Fitch Ratings Thailand.
Baht tipped to slide as US Fed delays rate cuts
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/04/2024
» The baht is poised to experience significant pressure, potentially reaching 37 baht per United States dollar next week, as a result of better-than-expected economic data from the US coupled with the US Federal Reserve's decision to hold off on interest rate cuts.
Thai banks told to focus on tech as returns wane
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/04/2024
» Thai banks are being urged to ramp up their technology transformation efforts to enhance their income after a study found they had the lowest return on equity (ROE) ratio in the region, despite maintaining strong competitiveness compared with their regional peers.
Virtual bank applications to open in March
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.
Krungsri keen for retail regional push
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/02/2024
» Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya) plans to expand its retail banking business in regional markets because of the high growth potential of Southeast Asian economies.
Central bank set to cut growth outlook
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is likely to slash the country's gross domestic product (GDP) outlook for 2024 after growth in the fourth quarter of last year was weaker than expected.
UOB targets high-end niche
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/12/2023
» UOB Thailand plans to expand its credit card business next year via the upper-income customer segment and marketing partnerships.
SCB EIC calls for long-term restructure
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/12/2023
» SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC), the research arm of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), has sounded the alarm on lower potential growth for Thailand's economy in the long term, calling for structural reform.