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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.
Banks ramp up green initiatives
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/08/2025
» In advancing sustainable business practices, banks are doing more than offering green financial services to clients.
Ttb expects more clients to utilise 'You Fight, We Help'
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/03/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) anticipates an increase in customer participation in the "You Fight, We Help" debt relief scheme, which is designed to assist households in easing their debt burden amid slower economic growth.
Auto industry on thin ice
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/01/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has expressed concerns about the uncertainty surrounding new car sales in Thailand this year and the increasing challenges facing the country's automotive industry in the medium term.
BAM eager to keep lead in distressed assets sector
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/05/2024
» Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM), Thailand's largest asset management company, set an ambitious goal for bad asset management over the next few years in a bid to address the burden of distressed debts within the banking industry.
Ttb rules out sale of bad debts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/03/2024
» Despite a higher level of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the industry, TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has no plans to sell its bad debts this year as potential buyers are offering relatively low prices.
Auction prices may limit sales
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2024
» SET-listed Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM) expects banks to see lower auction prices for bad debt sales this year because of higher supply amid a sluggish economy.
Auto loan segment volatile
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/01/2024
» Thailand's uneven economic recovery has affected some auto loan borrowers and increased default risk.
BoT puts last quarter GDP growth at 3.7%
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/11/2023
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) predicts gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 3.7% in the final quarter this year, attributed to the low-base effect amid a continued recovery driven by private consumption and tourism.
BoT sets 2 paths for household debt
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/06/2021
» A central bank economist forecasts a crossroads for the country's household debt over the next four years, either rising to 92.8% of GDP or declining to 79.1%.