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Easy Money raises borrowing for expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/02/2026
» Amid sluggish loan demand as the economy sags, pawn shop operator Easy Money has increased borrowing to prepare for business expansion this year.
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.
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.
Loan quality continues to sag
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/10/2025
» Asset management companies (AMCs) expect roughly 50% of special mention (SM) loans to continue to deteriorate into non-performing loans (NPLs) over the next three years.
Joint initiative touts sustainable living
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2025
» Consumers have the power to drive sustainability through their spending choices, especially when it comes to home products and energy use.
Central bank sees Thai growth slowing next year
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2025
» The Bank of Thailand expects the country’s economic growth to fall below its potential next year, weighed down by sluggishness in several sectors.
Economists tout quantitative easing for Thai monetary policy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/08/2025
» Economists have proposed the Bank of Thailand explore the feasibility of adopting quantitative easing (QE) to support monetary policy should conventional interest rate cuts have a minimal effect.
Bank loans set to fall again amid debt reductions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/08/2025
» The Bank of Thailand expects loan contraction in the banking industry to continue in the third quarter of this year, driven by ongoing debt deleveraging.
High hopes for virtual banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/06/2025
» Financial literacy is crucial in enhancing consumer understanding ahead of the arrival of virtual banks, which aim to improve financial accessibility for underserved groups.
Thailand Post trusts network in virtual banking proposal
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/04/2025
» Thailand Post plans to leverage its strong network and the expertise of its delivery staff, who have access to underserved and unserved communities across the country, to support its consortium in securing a virtual bank licence.