Showing 1 - 10 of 15
HSBC Thailand taps global connectivity
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/10/2023
» HSBC Thailand is leveraging its global connectivity and investment expertise to help both Thai and international clients grow their businesses worldwide, while maintaining a long-term commitment to expanding the bank's business in the Thai market.
Tisco looks to auto hire-purchase loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/01/2023
» Tisco Bank is looking to acquire a new retail loan portfolio and sees greater opportunity in the auto hire-purchase loan segment as some business operators may be impacted by the new regulations pertaining to the ceiling interest rate of hire-purchase loans.
Aiming for inclusion
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/03/2021
» After less than a year at the helm of Kasikornbank (KBank) as chief executive, Kattiya Indaravijaya says it is too early to discuss her achievements.
BoT warns dust will soon hit tourism
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2019
» Even though the persistent toxic haze caused by ultra-fine dust particles shrouding Bangkok and its vicinity has not yet taken a toll on the tourism sector, an impact is inevitable if the pollution is prolonged, says a senior official at the central bank.
Thai Bankers' Association warns over phishing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/01/2019
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) is warning of phishing scams affecting a wide range of local banks, though it says the number of phishing victims is still minimal.
Rumours of new fees raise concerns
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/12/2018
» The chairman of the Thai Bankers' Association has rushed to soothe jitters, saying proposed fees for cash transactions have not been decided and are awaiting review by the central bank.
Bangkok Bank predicts digital normal
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/12/2018
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) expects most basic banking transactions to be made over the digital channel within the next three years.
Survey: Young borrowers pose higher risk
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/03/2018
» Credit card and auto loans secured by individual borrowers aged below 25 and those living in major cities pose a higher risk to asset quality, says the central bank's think tank.
PromptPay 'Y2 18' glitch delays cash transfers
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/01/2018
» Users of the national e-payments system, PromptPay, were left frustrated Sunday when computer glitches related to the formatting of the calendar changing to 2018 held their cash hostage for about eight hours.
Half of Thais can't carry on financially after retirement
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/07/2017
» Half of the Thai population does not have enough savings for a comfortable post-retirement life as they are mired in high debt -- an alarming sign as the country moves towards an ageing society.