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Household debt to limit bank growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/01/2026
» Thailand's elevated household debt is set to remain a key constraint on banking sector expansion in 2026, even as major domestic banks continue to target positive loan growth to support economic momentum.
How to protect your finances and fight fraud
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/12/2025
» If you are an avid online shopper who regularly joins flash sales and loves snapping up discounted items, you need to be extra careful before making any transfers. Even if you made it through the 12.12 sales smoothly, it is important to stay alert during the upcoming 1.1 promotions and beyond. Fraudsters posing as online merchants remain widespread.
Low-carbon economy looms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand's carbon-intensive industries are under growing pressure to fast-track their green transition after the new government announced an ambitious plan to accelerate the country's net zero goal by 15 years, from 2065 to 2050.
Illegal mobile loan apps found
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/02/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has identified 10 mobile applications illegally offering personal loans and is working to have them removed from the App Store and Google Play Store.
KTC preps new core system amid IT rejig
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/12/2024
» Krungthai Card (KTC), a subsidiary of Krungthai Bank (KTB), is set to launch a new core system next year and restructure its IT unit to support sustainable long-term growth.
Banks slash lending rates after Bank of Thailand cut
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/10/2024
» Large local banks have announced reductions across the board for their prime lending interest rates following the Bank of Thailand's policy rate cut, aiming to ease the financial burden for borrowers.
Fitch slashes assessment for banking sector to neutral
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/06/2024
» Fitch Ratings has downgraded the outlook for the Thai banking sector to neutral from improving, citing a subdued pace of economic recovery that is likely to constrain earnings growth.
Bank of Thailand gauges effect of handout
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/09/2023
» The Bank of Thailand expects the Pheu Thai Party's proposed 10,000-baht digital handout scheme will require a total budget of around 500 billion baht, adding 3% to GDP growth next year.
SCB X, KakaoBank keen on virtual banking
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/06/2023
» SCB X Plc is teaming up with KakaoBank to set up a consortium to apply for a virtual bank licence from the Bank of Thailand.
SCB X and KakaoBank eye virtual banking
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/06/2023
» SCB X Plc is teaming up with KakaoBank of South Korea to set up a consortium to apply for a virtual bank licence from the Bank of Thailand.