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UOB stands behind companies' regional expansion efforts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/08/2024
» UOB Thailand is committed to supporting large local corporations expanding into Southeast Asia to capitalise on the significant growth potential of regional economies, while also investing in domestic digital technology.
CIMBT aims to grow offshore portfolio
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/08/2023
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) expects to grow offshore loans this year thanks to regional business expansion of large local corporations, in line with Asean's economic growth.
Tourist surge to propel economy in 2nd half
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/07/2022
» The Thai economy will continue to recover in the second half of this year, supported by all the indicators including private consumption and foreign tourist arrivals, says a Bank of Thailand executive.
Forecast cut for foreign arrivals
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/12/2021
» The Bank of Thailand has cut its forecast for foreign tourist arrivals in 2022 because of the impact of the Omicron variant and government measures to restore mandatory quarantine for visitors entering the country from overseas.
BoT focusing on digital innovation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/10/2021
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is developing the country's financial ecosystem by balancing financial stability and technology development to transform the financial sector into the digital era.
Auto loan competition ramped up
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/03/2021
» Auto loan competition is expected to intensify as players joined the segment, with new car sales helping to propel the auto loan market this year, says a consumer loan firm.
BBL prepares for in-app advisory feature
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/01/2020
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) plans to add an advisory feature to the Bualuang m-Banking mobile app in March as a means to generate fee income from the digital platform.
BoT signs QR pact with Cambodia
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/02/2019
» The Bank of Thailand has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation on a pilot project to develop interoperability of standard QR payment with the National Bank of Cambodia.
Banks extend QR code platforms across Asia
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/01/2019
» Several banks are poised to expand the scope of QR code payment service abroad, aiming to advance efforts towards a cashless society.
Beating back debt beasties
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/11/2018
» A recent news item captured public attention about a female school director in Kamphaeng Phet province who guaranteed student loan fund (SLF) debt for her 60 students, 21 of whom defaulted. After her finances ran dry, the court ordered seizure of her assets, a stark reminder that debt can ruin even a guarantor's life.