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Household debt to limit bank growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/01/2026
» Thailand's elevated household debt is set to remain a key constraint on banking sector expansion in 2026, even as major domestic banks continue to target positive loan growth to support economic momentum.
Low-carbon economy looms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand's carbon-intensive industries are under growing pressure to fast-track their green transition after the new government announced an ambitious plan to accelerate the country's net zero goal by 15 years, from 2065 to 2050.
Structural reforms key to solving debt, say bankers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand needs to make a transition from debt-relief measures to structural reforms to address the country’s household debt problem in the long term, says Payong Srivanich, chairman of the Thai Bankers’ Association.
Kobsak wants focus on autos, farming
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/04/2025
» The automotive and agricultural sectors are crucial areas requiring negotiation with the US to address the reciprocal tariffs imposed on Thai imports, says Kobsak Pootrakul, director and senior executive vice-president of Bangkok Bank.
Robust monetary policy declared
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/01/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is committed to maintaining a strong monetary policy framework amid heightened uncertainty, especially given expected policies set to be introduced in the US.
Rate cuts to take priority next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/12/2024
» Monetary policy should take a central role in driving economic growth next year, while fiscal policy diminishes as a tool to address the fiscal deficit, says Supavud Saichuea, chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council.
KBank touts shift towards riskier investments
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/10/2024
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is encouraging its high net worth depositors to shift towards portfolio investments in pursuit of better returns as interest rates begin a downward cycle.
World Bank urges govt to invest in infrastructure, green economy
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/07/2024
» The World Bank has advised the Thai government to boost investment in reviving ageing infrastructure and strengthening the green economy, to help drive the country's economic potential beyond 2.7% growth in the medium term.
Panel says export growth may miss target
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/06/2024
» A private sector panel predicts that Thai export growth may fall short of its target this year because of challenges from both external and internal factors.
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.