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Foreign currency deposit accounts skyrocket
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/06/2025
» Foreign currency deposit (FCD) accounts have grown rapidly, driven primarily by individuals, especially younger depositors seeking higher returns.
Hidden stock gems
Oped, Postbag, Published on 11/06/2025
» Re: "Foreign investors seeking clear policies amid volatility", (Business, June 10).
ttb Launches Disney-Themed Debit and Credit Cards
Published on 10/04/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank Public Company Limited (ttb) has officially launched the ttb Disney Debit and Credit Cards, becoming the first and only bank in Thailand to partner with Disney in creating themed financial products. Under the campaign “Everyday Life Made Wonderful”, the initiative offers a collection of 22 unique card designs featuring beloved characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars - along with exclusive privileges aimed at making everyday spending more rewarding.
Crypto Tap-to-Pay Revolutionises Travel in 2025
Published on 02/04/2025
» Travel has always been exciting, but managing money while exploring different countries used to be a major headache. Converting BTC to USD before trips and then USD back to local currencies was once complicated and time-consuming.
Krungthai Bank Boosts USD Fixed Deposit with High Returns
Published on 19/03/2025
» Krungthai Bank continues to enhance its financial products and services, providing customers with efficient foreign currency management and strategic financial planning. Recognising the US dollar (USD) as the world's primary currency, Krungthai Bank now offers a Foreign Currency Fixed Deposit (FCD) Account in USD, featuring an attractive interest rate of up to 4.56% per annum. Designed for short-term savings with high returns, customers can select fixed deposit terms of 1, 2, or 3 months, with no minimum deposit requirement.
UOB’s FY24 net profit rose 6% to record S$6.0 billion
Published on 26/02/2025
» UOB Group reported a record net profit of S$6.0 billion, up 6%, for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 (FY24).
Asian equities retreat as China disappoints
Business, Published on 14/12/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities fell yesterday as a lack of details from a Chinese economic conference disappointed some traders and risk appetite weakened ahead of next week's US Federal Reserve interest rate meeting.
Krungthai Unveils Global Savings Account for Smart Transactions
Published on 12/12/2024
» Krungthai Bank, Thailand’s leading commercial lank, is taking international banking to new heights with the launch of its Global Savings Account, designed to meet the needs of customers engaging in foreign transactions. This all-in-one account combines the convenience of global currency deposits, attractive interest rates, and competitive foreign exchange (FX) rates, making it ideal for anyone looking to manage investments, money transfers, and spending in multiple currencies.
Bank of Thailand plans to further relax foreign exchange rules
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) plans to further ease foreign exchange regulations to support the ease of doing business and enhance the country's foreign exchange ecosystem in the long run.
Banks that don't want money bode ill
News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 11/07/2024
» When is the last time readers experienced a situation like this? One takes money to deposit in a bank and the bank says please take your money elsewhere as we have no use for it. Such an unusual situation is happening in Thailand at this moment. Thai banks are reducing their credit portfolios and, consequently, reducing their needs for funding.