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Condo launches in Q2 hit 15-year low
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/09/2025
» The number of new condo launches in the second quarter of 2025 dropped to the lowest level in 15 years, reflecting developers' caution about fresh investments amid miserable market conditions pressured by multiple factors.
Reform lending laws
Oped, Postbag, Published on 03/09/2025
» Re: "Buy now, bankrupt later", (Business, Sept 1). Little is ever said about the so-called many (often SET-listed) prolific finance companies here, which charge very high interest rates, levy late fees very quickly, and impose other strict rules that are often, may we say, not very consumer-finance friendly.
Kasikornbank scraps key profit target amid weak economy
Published on 02/09/2025
» Kasikornbank Plc abandoned a key earnings target on concerns that the already weak Thai economy may deteriorate further, denting loan demand and increasing defaults.
Factors key to success of virtual banks illuminated
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/09/2025
» Innovative, personalised financial services powered by artificial intelligence's (AI) native capabilities and alternative data scoring are the keys to success for virtual bank operators in Thailand, according to a recent forum.
Lively Phatthalung defies slowdown
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 02/09/2025
» Phatthalung, one of Thailand's so-called "secondary cities", is defying the economic slowdown, with local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in services, tourism and car sales reporting steady growth.
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.
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.
Scam centre 'war room' picks up pace
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/09/2025
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has launched a full-time joint operation with Japan and India, the first of its kind, as part of the efforts to dismantle Cambodia-based call centre syndicates.
Risky central bank politicisation
Published on 29/08/2025
» There is legitimate debate about the actual independence of modern-day central banks, but almost everyone agrees that overt politicisation of monetary policy — as we appear to be seeing in the United States — is dangerous. Why is that?
SEC eager to have greater oversight of audit firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/08/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on track to gain broader regulatory and enforcement powers over audit firms, marking a major step towards strengthening market oversight and investor protection.