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Energy price spike threatens global economic recovery
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/03/2026
» Global oil prices have entered a “danger zone” after surging to around US$110 per barrel following reports that an Iranian oil storage facility had been struck, warned Bangkok Bank’s (BBL) chief economist.
Exporters confront carbon footprints
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thai exporters are under growing pressure to accelerate their transition to low-carbon production, as the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on Jan 1, though its effects have been felt for several years.
Reform effort urged for incoming administration
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/01/2026
» The new government is being advised to step up efforts to pursue economic reforms, with a primary focus on the tourism, agriculture and industrial sectors, or risk economic growth of only 1–2% a year, economists say.
Bangkok Bank, MIT aid SMEs and farmers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/11/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a well-known educational institution, to bring the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation to Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.
Older banknotes pushed for occasions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand has requested consumers use banknotes that are already in circulation to mark special occasions rather than demanding newly printed ones to allow for the longer time frame that banknotes are now in circulation.
Bank of Thailand warns of long-term downturn
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/02/2024
» The Thai export sector has lost competitiveness in global markets, with the market share of rice shipments falling by more than 50% over the past 20 years, according to the Bank of Thailand (BoT).
Krungsri upbeat on digital baht
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/06/2023
» The Bank of Thailand is working with three payment service providers to launch its retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), a novel financial infrastructure it claims will improve the convenience and efficiency of financial transactions with lower costs.
BoT delays publication of virtual bank rules to Q3
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/04/2023
» The Bank of Thailand has postponed the issuance of virtual bank regulations until the third quarter of this year because it needs more time to clarify the new business licensing with related parties.
SAK, TC Renewable team up to offer solar rooftops, loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/01/2023
» SET-listed Saksiam Leasing (SAK), an auto and personal loan provider, wants to expand by providing loans for residential solar rooftops, aiming to grow the portfolio of the new business to 1 billion baht this year.
Central bank to issue 20-baht polymer banknotes in March
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/01/2022
» The Bank of Thailand plans to start issuing 20-baht polymer banknotes on March 24.