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Optimism over new government's budget
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» The World Bank expects the formation of Thailand's new government and the disbursement of the fiscal 2027 budget to proceed on schedule, helping the country to achieve economic growth of 1.6% this year.
Finance summit thrusts Thailand onto global stage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thailand is gearing up to host the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, one of the world's most influential gatherings on international economic and financial cooperation, in October for the first time in 35 years.
Chinese condo purchases likely depressed this year
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/04/2025
» Condo transfers from Chinese buyers in Thailand are expected to remain at less than 40% of foreign transfers for the second consecutive year, as tourism from the nation softens and the recent earthquake dents confidence, according to Krungthai Compass, the research centre under Krungthai Bank.
Ban on transactions from mule accounts imminent
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2025
» The banking industry is set to implement a ban on financial transactions involving mule accounts in March, in compliance with the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) directive.
Major creditors support Italian-Thai Development
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/04/2024
» Major creditors have agreed to infuse fresh liquidity into cash-strapped Italian-Thai Development (ITD) Plc, to support the company's business operations without requiring a rehabilitation plan.
JCB expects spending via its cards to grow 20% this year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/03/2024
» JCB International Thailand, a Japan-based credit card firm, wants to broaden its reach among affluent cardholders in the Thai market to enhance its growth this year.
KBank eyes gain for regional banking
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/02/2024
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is projecting 20% revenue growth for its regional banking business this year, in line with economic growth in Indonesia, Vietnam and China.
KBank focuses on Vietnam, Indonesia
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/01/2024
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is focusing on expanding its international banking business this year in Vietnam and Indonesia based on the high growth potential of the two Asean economies.
KFIN to push investment in tech startups
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/12/2023
» Krungsri Finnovate Co (KFIN), a corporate venture capital arm of Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), plans to expand investment in tech startups in regional markets to support its parent company's business operations in Asean.
Alipay predicts jump in mobile payments
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/02/2023
» Alipay Thailand expects mobile payments made by Chinese travellers in Thailand to surge this year thanks to China's reopening.