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Industrial decline forcing Thais into service jobs
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/01/2026
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has expressed concern over the weakening income outlook in the labour market, as an industrial slowdown continues to push workers into the service sector.
Banks ramp up green initiatives
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/08/2025
» In advancing sustainable business practices, banks are doing more than offering green financial services to clients.
KTC partnership to offer car title loans at post offices
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/03/2025
» Krungthai Card (KTC), a non-bank subsidiary of Krungthai Bank, has teamed up with Thailand Post to offer car title loans at post offices. The partnership aims to generate 45 million baht in new loans over the next three months.
Households tapping solar power
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/03/2025
» Thailand is transitioning towards a green economy, and individuals can play an active role in this shift.
The effort to clamp down on scams
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/09/2024
» Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a People's Party list MP, recently slammed the Bank of Thailand governor for his slow action in tackling rampant call centre scams.
Large banks pushed on transition loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand has encouraged large commercial banks to offer transition finance to assist local businesses in moving from carbon-intensive industries to more sustainable practices.
BoT carves out e-KYC path for banking
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/02/2020
» Digital deposit account opening using electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) technology for identity verification is expected to be rolled out this year, enabling consumers and the unbanked easier access to financial services, according to a senior official at the Bank of Thailand.
Adisorn officially made CIMBT head
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/10/2019
» CIMB Group has appointed Adisorn Sermchaiwong as president and chief executive at CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) to replace Kittiphun Anutarasoti, whose contract expired.
A banker getting his sea legs in fintech
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/06/2019
» With fintech companies growing rapidly and challenging established banks by harnessing new technologies, plenty of C-level bankers have left the traditional financial services industry to join fintech firms, and Rungruang Sukkirdkijpiboon is among them.
Bank of Thailand to retain LTV regulation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/05/2019
» Despite the Finance Ministry's request to ease the new loan-to-value (LTV) requirement, the Bank of Thailand has insisted on maintaining the regulation, saying bad mortgages continued to climb for the three months through March and a further uptick is expected this quarter.