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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.
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.
KTB, MRTA team up for transport payment card
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/08/2025
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has partnered with Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to launch the Mang-moom EMV Card, a chip-based contactless card for fare payments across all MRT lines.
New baht banknotes scarce ahead of Chinese New Year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/01/2025
» Demand for newly printed banknotes has surged in the run-up to the Chinese New Year festival, resulting in a shortage of fresh notes.
Older banknotes pushed for occasions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand has requested consumers use banknotes that are already in circulation to mark special occasions rather than demanding newly printed ones to allow for the longer time frame that banknotes are now in circulation.
Man with a mission
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/07/2023
» Household debt should be a national agenda item and legal support is required to manage the problem comprehensively, says Piti Tantakasem, chief executive of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), in an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post.
Central bank to issue 20-baht polymer banknotes in March
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/01/2022
» The Bank of Thailand plans to start issuing 20-baht polymer banknotes on March 24.
SCB preps with long-term debt rejig
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/01/2022
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has prepared long-term debt restructuring for customers to help them survive the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic, in line with the central bank's requirement.
Services at malls closed in 16 additional provinces
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/08/2021
» The temporary closure of commercial bank branches in department stores, shopping centres and community malls has been expanded to 16 additional provinces in the dark red zones from the original 13 provinces, according to a statement by the Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) yesterday.
Calls for rate cut to relieve pandemic woes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/08/2021
» Economists are urging Thailand's central bank to cut interest rates this week to support the economy amid rising downside risks.