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SCB Supports MQDC’s The Forestias with THB 22bn
Published on 25/08/2025
» Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited (MQDC) is advancing Thailand’s largest real estate development, “The Forestias”, with plans to complete the residential zone by 2026. In a major show of confidence, Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has extended THB 22 billion in project financing, recognising MQDC’s potential to set world-class standards in real estate and lead innovation in sustainable living.
Thai banks swiftly follow policy rate reduction
Business, Published on 15/08/2025
» Local banks have responded swiftly to the Bank of Thailand's policy rate cut, reducing their lending interest rates.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial urges reform of Thai industry
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/08/2025
» Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), a major shareholder in Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), views manufacturing reform in Thailand as more critical than US tariff changes in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).
RATCH Secures THB 5bn Green Loan from Krungsri
Published on 04/08/2025
» RATCH Group Public Company Limited (RATCH) has successfully secured a 5,000-million-baht Green and Sustainability Loan from Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited (Krungsri). This financing aligns with RATCH’s Green Financing Framework for eligible projects. The company has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainable business practices and reaffirmed its goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, in line with Thailand’s greenhouse gas reduction targets.
XPCL Green Debentures Oversubscribed Amid Strong Investor Confidence
Published on 25/07/2025
» Xayaburi Power Company Limited (XPCL), an associate company of CK Power Public Company Limited (SET: CKP), has announced the successful closure of its Thai baht-denominated green debenture offering, which was oversubscribed by institutional and high-net-worth investors. The success underscores strong investor confidence in XPCL’s business resilience and commitment to strengthening Thailand’s renewable energy stability.
Geographical reach of pico-finance businesses to be expanded
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/07/2025
» The Finance Ministry is in the process of revising its ministerial announcement to expand the geographical scope of the pico-finance business to better serve small-scale borrowers and draw informal lenders into the formal financial system.
Thai corporates' high leverage a concern
Business, Published on 08/07/2025
» Several major Thai corporate borrowers have high leverage relative to their Asia-Pacific peers following a long period of large debt-funded investments and weak growth, according to Fitch Ratings.
New grads caught in job fix
News, Published on 23/06/2025
» Despite having a degree in international relations from Thammasat University, one of the country's better known higher education institutions, graduate "Proud" Benchasmithyothin has been struggling in the job market.