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De Forest taps southern culinary prowess
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/03/2025
» Given the many challenges faced by Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), business adaptation is key to survival.
Mortgage rejection rate soars after pandemic
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/03/2024
» Following the pandemic, there has been a surge in the rejection rate of housing loan applications, attributed to would-be homebuyers' weakened debt repayment capability, stemming from the sluggish economic growth and higher cost of living.
Creating a ‘better future’ through ESG
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/05/2023
» Sustainability issues and environmental, social and governance (ESG) were stressed at the Bangkok Post ESG Conference 2023 held on Wednesday.
BoT predicts two-year recovery path
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/07/2020
» Thailand's economy is expected to take two years to fully recuperate, assuming there is widespread administration of a coronavirus vaccine, says the Bank of Thailand's chief.
E-KYC opens new chapter in banking
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/06/2019
» Mobile banking usage has soared for every age group after digital transaction fees were scrapped a few years ago, but digital authentication, also known as electronic know-your-customer (e-KYC), is expected to open a new chapter in the online banking boom.
Beating back debt beasties
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/11/2018
» A recent news item captured public attention about a female school director in Kamphaeng Phet province who guaranteed student loan fund (SLF) debt for her 60 students, 21 of whom defaulted. After her finances ran dry, the court ordered seizure of her assets, a stark reminder that debt can ruin even a guarantor's life.
Banks keen on e-KYC to raise account numbers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/08/2018
» Two big banks are hopeful that Electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) and National Digital ID will at least double the number of new deposit accounts and significantly increase their customer base.
CIMBT eyes social media for risk
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/07/2018
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) is in talks with potential foreign business partners to help the bank leverage social media data to determine retail borrower creditworthiness.