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KBank bullish on cutting employee costs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/10/2025
» Kasikornbank (KBank) has successfully implemented its early retirement (ER) programme and aims to reduce employee costs by 10-20% over five years as it increasingly adopts artificial intelligence (AI).
Inflation expectations crash to 0% as BoT denies deflation
Business, Published on 09/10/2025
» The Bank of Thailand claims it has not observed deflation in the Thai economy, even as it lowered its inflation forecast for this year to 0%, driven by declines in energy and fresh food prices.
Panel expected to maintain policy rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/10/2025
» Economists expect the Bank of Thailand to keep its policy rate unchanged at Wednesday's meeting, as the central bank awaits clearer economic data and allows time for its new governor to settle in.
Short-term help expected
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2025
» The government led by Anutin Charnvirakul began its term on Oct 1 under a four-month mandate, ahead of the expected dissolution of parliament and upcoming general elections.
KBank Accelerates Sustainability with Bold Climate Strategy
Published on 02/10/2025
» Thailand is grappling with a mix of structural and external challenges, from high household debt and declining competitiveness to geopolitical tensions, trade wars and mounting climate pressures. With the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) set to take effect in 2026—expanding its impact on Thai exports from goods worth 11 billion baht today to an estimated 28 billion baht by 2030—businesses are being urged to adapt swiftly to stay competitive.
New ministers may lift economic growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/09/2025
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) expects key economic cabinet appointments by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will lift public confidence and raise Thai GDP growth above earlier projections.
Call for action to curb soaring baht
Published on 09/09/2025
» Regulators are being asked to intervene in the market to tame the Thai baht, which has appreciated to a four-year high and could rise further because of a weakening US dollar.
Baht facing unstable week amid upheaval
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/09/2025
» Greater baht volatility is expected this week, pressured by domestic political instability and expectations of a US policy rate cut later this month.
Buy now, bankrupt later
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/09/2025
» Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services have swiftly risen in popularity in Thailand, riding the wave of e-commerce expansion and the appeal of flexible payment options that let consumers purchase now and settle later in instalments.
KBank offers unusual early retirement scheme
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/08/2025
» Driven by the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) disruption, Kasikornbank (KBank) has introduced a special early retirement (ER) programme for employees aged 45 and older, with several other banks reportedly offering similar initiatives.