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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.
Banks step up monitoring of grey money
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/11/2025
» Banks pledge to maintain stringent monitoring and investigations of grey money transactions, in compliance with the Bank of Thailand's heightened measures.
Earthquake set to worsen tourism market
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/04/2025
» The Bank of Thailand believes the earthquake will further slow the already sluggish recovery of the property sector and impact foreign tourist arrivals.
Double financing adds to property sector's woes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/08/2024
» Higher debt leverage resulting from double financing is making it more difficult for property companies to secure bank loans, forcing some developers to rely on short-term loans from major shareholders.
CIMBT targets uptick in savings deposits
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/06/2024
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) wants to expand its savings deposits in the latter half of this year in response to customer demand amid uncertainties in the money and capital markets.
Bureau sounds alarm on bad loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/11/2023
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) said there is unease regarding rising non-performing loans (NPLs) and special mention (SM) loans in the housing and auto segments as living costs and interest rates are elevated.
Improving the auto loan sector's standards
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/08/2023
» While car repossessions are expected to increase this year, the situation is not as alarming as appears in the media, according to an industry executive.
Executives urge pricier loans for used cars, bikes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/12/2021
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Banking (JSCCIB) has asked the government to increase the maximum interest rate for used car and motorcycle loans to encourage leasing companies to lend to lower-income earners.
Heng considers expansion plans after SET listing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/11/2021
» Consumer loan provider Heng Leasing and Capital Plc (Heng) will expand its business through an inorganic growth strategy, the company's chief executive Sutharntip Phisitbuntoon said in an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post.
KBank urges Thai firms to go digital
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/06/2021
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is urging Thai listed companies to add digital economy businesses under their umbrella to attract investors making long-term investments.