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How interest rates affect household debt
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/11/2023
» Elevated interest rates became the topic of public discussion recently after a homebuyer posted her home instalment payment of 10,900 baht on social media, of which the principal accounted for only five baht, while interest expense was 10,894.5 baht.
Portfolio in the palm of your hand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/04/2021
» As equity markets have an improved outlook worldwide and interest rates are relatively low across the globe, investors eager for higher returns are turning to mutual funds, which have lapped deposit banking account.
Central bank seeks to ensure fairer fees
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/12/2019
» The Bank of Thailand plans to step up its effort to ensure that financial institutions charge consumers justified fees by issuing practice guidelines for charging fees based on actual costs in the first quarter next year.
Central bank recommends SMEs upgrade
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/12/2018
» Nearly one-third of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector are at risk of failure if they fail to adapt to a changing business landscape, says an economist at the Bank of Thailand.
Despite stimulus, big banks shun cheap housing loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/10/2015
» The government's property stimulus aimed at homes selling for 3 million baht or less is expected to boost demand in the fourth quarter, but most commercial banks have yet to jump on the price-cutting bandwagon with their mortgages.
Insuring the masses
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/03/2013
» Competition often brings out the best in players while benefiting consumers.
KBank customers cash in on IT revamp
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/11/2012
» Improved service, innovative products and greater banking convenience are in store for Kasikornbank (KBank) customers after its K-Transformation (KT) project for developing its information technology system is completed next year.
Auto-loan lenders defend their positions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/04/2012
» Leading auto-loan providers insist that their financing systems are in compliance with all local regulations.