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Thailand's major banks target modest loan growth in 2026
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/02/2026
» Major domestic banks have set modest loan growth targets for 2026 in line with the slower pace of the Thai economy, while maintaining a selective approach to new lending.
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.
Property, trading pose high credit risk
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/12/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has expressed concern over rising credit risks among some large corporations with high debt-to-equity (D/E) ratios, particularly in the property and trading sectors.
Bank profits up 3.97% in H1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/07/2025
» Thailand's banking industry reported a modest increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, weighed down by a decline in net interest margin, lower interest rates, and sluggish loan growth.
Bankers' association pushes formal economy to the fore
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/07/2025
» The use of public policy to support the economy should primarily focus on the formal economy and Thai labour, according to Payong Srivanich, chairman of the Thai Bankers' Association (TBA).
SCB prepared to withstand tariff impact
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/06/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) believes it is properly positioned to withstand tariff-related uncertainties following a stress test mandated by the Bank of Thailand.
Banking loan growth to slump in Q2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/05/2025
» Loan growth in the banking sector is expected to slow in the second quarter this year due to rising uncertainty surrounding global trade policies, according to an executive at the Bank of Thailand.
Bank rate cut to trim interest margin
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/05/2025
» Large local banks have lowered their interest rates in response to the Bank of Thailand's recent policy rate cut, a move that is expected to compress the banking sector's net interest margin (NIM) this year.
US tariffs force ttb to conduct stress tests
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/04/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has initiated stress tests to gauge the risks and potential impacts of US tariffs on Thai exports.
Banks post marginal profit growth in Q1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/04/2025
» The banking industry reported marginal growth in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to lower net interest income (NII), aligning with a contraction in loans.