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Bank of Thailand to monitor KBank after Gulf purchase
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is monitoring the increased shareholding in Kasikornbank (KBank) of 10% by Gulf Development Plc, saying KBank will be placed under intensified supervisory oversight.
SCB X plans to harness AI for virtual bank
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/07/2025
» SCB X, the technology conglomerate and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), is set to launch its virtual bank under the "AI Native Bank" concept.
Bangkok Bank targets investment options in Indonesia
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/07/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) sees significant business opportunities in Indonesia over the next two decades and says it is committed to supporting Thai businesses expanding into the country.
KBank reports every loan segment stalls in first 5 months
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/05/2025
» Kasikornbank (KBank) has reported loan growth slowed during the first five months of this year, with all loan segments affected by sluggish economic conditions and uncertainty surrounding US tariff hikes.
US tariffs force ttb to conduct stress tests
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/04/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has initiated stress tests to gauge the risks and potential impacts of US tariffs on Thai exports.
Virtual banks to be announced in June
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/04/2025
» The Finance Ministry is scheduled to announce the list of approved virtual banks by June 19, with the Bank of Thailand confirming it will grant three banking licences in the initial stage.
SCB X in search of higher profits via wealthier customers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/04/2025
» SCB X, the financial technology conglomerate and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), is entering its third year of operations in 2025.
BBL seeks to grow Indian base across the region
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/11/2024
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) wants to expand its Indian customer base across both Thailand and its Southeast Asia network to tap rising outbound investments from India.
KBank keen to pare its expansion in China
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/10/2024
» Kasikornbank (KBank) has scaled back its banking business in China because of increased uncertainties stemming from geopolitical tensions and a slowdown in that country's economic growth.
KBank takes cautious view on regional loan expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/06/2024
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is increasing scrutiny of regional loan growth through stronger risk management and focusing on generating fee-based income from its overseas banking business.