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SCB X assists customers troubled by the war
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/04/2026
» SCB X, a technology conglomerate and the holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), has extended assistance to customers affected by the war, with targeted measures initially focused on the tourism and export sectors.
Small firms face high finance costs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/03/2026
» The Bank of Thailand has raised concerns about rising financial costs for micro-SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) as they increasingly rely on nano-finance loans amid tighter access to bank credit.
Banks tighten digital checks to curb mule accounts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/03/2026
» Banks are tightening monitoring of digital transactions to prevent the use of mule accounts, as fraudsters shift their activities after stricter controls were imposed on conventional bank accounts.
Using credit scores to gauge interest
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/02/2026
» For decades, Thai banks have relied on borrowers' monthly income to decide how much interest they should pay on personal loans. Now an individual's credit score can help determine interest rates, a shift that could reshape how consumers borrow and how banks manage risk.
Easy Money raises borrowing for expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/02/2026
» Amid sluggish loan demand as the economy sags, pawn shop operator Easy Money has increased borrowing to prepare for business expansion this year.
Bank of Thailand takes closer look at large cash transactions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is tightening oversight of cash transactions by introducing stricter due diligence requirements and clearer verification of the purpose of fund usage, in an effort to curb suspicious transactions.
Growth to hit new depths
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/01/2026
» Thailand's economic growth this year is set to sink to a decade-long low, excluding the Covid-19 shock, as deep-seated structural problems, corruption and grey capital continue to weigh on the economy, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn has warned.
E-savings gain appeal as interest rates edge lower
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/01/2026
» As interest rates continue to decline, e-savings deposit accounts are emerging as an attractive option for younger Thais looking to take their first steps towards saving.
Listed bank profits edge up in 2025
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/01/2026
» The banking sector reported marginal net profit growth of 3.6% in 2025, with large banks posting weaker profitability while small lenders delivered strong earnings growth.
Bangkok Bank urges government emphasis on foreign direct investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/01/2026
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) has called on the new government to emphasise investment support to accommodate an anticipated increase in foreign trade and investment flows across Southeast Asia over five years.