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Banking loan growth to slump in Q2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/05/2025
» Loan growth in the banking sector is expected to slow in the second quarter this year due to rising uncertainty surrounding global trade policies, according to an executive at the Bank of Thailand.
Thai banks’ bad loans inch up in first quarter
Published on 20/05/2025
» Thai banks’ non-performing loans rose to 2.9% of outstanding credit at the end of March from 2.78% at the end of December, the Bank of Thailand said on Tuesday.
Would more debt fix the economy?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/05/2025
» A total of seven emergency loan decrees were issued from 1998 to 2021, authorising combined borrowings of 3.83 trillion baht to address various economic crises, including the Asian financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tidlor Holdings Soars 56% on SET Debut
Published on 16/05/2025
» Bangkok, 15 May 2025 – Tidlor Holdings Public Company Limited (“Tidlor Holdings”) made its trading debut on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) under the ticker symbol TIDLOR, following its successful transformation into a holding company structure. The shares were enthusiastically received by investors, closing at THB 15 on the first day—an increase of 56.25% from the previous closing price of NTL.
Minister seeks support for export firms
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/05/2025
» State-owned financial institutions are being urged to step up introducing measures to support Thailand's export businesses and the supply chain.
KKP targets flat growth in mortgages and bad loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/05/2025
» Kiatnakin Phatra Bank (KKP) expects flat mortgage growth this year under its selective lending strategy, aiming to keep non-performing loans (NPLs) at their existing level.
How nations can counter Trump's trade trickery
Oped, Koichi Hamada, Published on 10/05/2025
» Much has been written about US President Donald Trump's disastrous "reciprocal" tariffs, which, despite having remained in effect for less than 24 hours, roiled the stock market, drove up Treasury yields, and caused the dollar to depreciate. In fact, the tariffs that have so badly undermined markets' faith in the US were never reciprocal at all: they were entirely unilateral actions betraying a fundamental misunderstanding of economics.
Bangchak Unites Dealers to Drive Green Growth Forward
Published on 07/05/2025
» Body: Bringing together over 2,500 service station operators from across Thailand, a major seminar and awards ceremony was recently held to strengthen partnerships and chart a shared path toward sustainable innovation. Hosted by Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited’s Marketing Business Group, the Bangchak Service Station Dealer Seminar and the Bangchak Service Station Awards 2024 took place on 6 May 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.
KTC opts to take cautious approach amid obstacles
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/05/2025
» Krungthai Card (KTC), a leading credit card provider under Krungthai Bank (KTB), anticipates increasing challenges in its personal loan business for the remainder of the year amid economic headwinds.
VAT mulled for firms with less revenue
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira on Thursday floated an idea of collecting value-added tax (VAT) from businesses with an annual income below 1.8 million baht to boost state income and reduce budget deficits.