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Bank of Thailand expected to avoid manipulation charge
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand has a low likelihood of being designated a currency manipulator, as foreign exchange intervention in the baht remains well below the US threshold, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Bangkok Bank focused on wealthy credit card users
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/11/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) plans to focus on the upper income segment for its credit card business as it aims to maintain its wealth customer base.
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.
Loan growth to be minimal in 2025 as banks restrict supply
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/12/2024
» SCB EIC, the research centre of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), expects the banking sector to tighten loan growth to its highest level in a decade in 2025, amid rising credit risk and weaker economic growth.
UOB stands behind companies' regional expansion efforts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/08/2024
» UOB Thailand is committed to supporting large local corporations expanding into Southeast Asia to capitalise on the significant growth potential of regional economies, while also investing in domestic digital technology.
Baht appreciation pressured by significant challenges
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/07/2024
» The Thai economy's lower potential growth, a weaker current account surplus and increased capital outflows are pressuring baht appreciation over the longer term, say economists.
SCB X preps for virtual bank licence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/07/2024
» SCB X, the financial technology conglomerate and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank, is gearing up to apply for a virtual banking licence from the Bank of Thailand in September.
Bank of Thailand mulls new credit model for SMEs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is exploring a tripartite credit guarantee model used by other countries to improve funding access for Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
1% credit card fee remains on hold
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is continuing to freeze the attempt to charge an additional 1% fee to local credit cardholders, prompting card issuers to explore alternative solutions.
Use cases studied for open data
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/03/2024
» The Bank of Thailand expects initial use cases under its open banking policy to be implemented next year, aiming to provide consumers with better access to financial services.