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Banker slams parties' household debt vows
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/02/2026
» As political parties compete to offer quick relief for struggling households, a leading Thai banker warns the country's debt crisis cannot be resolved with tax revenues or government spending alone.
Virtual banks to shake up Thai finance next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2025
» By mid-2026, Thais are expected to be able to access virtual banks, offering expanded options for people underserved by formal financial services.
Virtual banks to bolster financial inclusion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/10/2025
» Virtual banks are 10 times more likely to reach untapped retail customers than traditional banks, improving the country's rate of financial inclusion, say new industry players.
KKP targets flat growth in mortgages and bad loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/05/2025
» Kiatnakin Phatra Bank (KKP) expects flat mortgage growth this year under its selective lending strategy, aiming to keep non-performing loans (NPLs) at their existing level.
IMF pushes for stronger Thai financial security
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/04/2025
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging Thailand to strengthen household financial security to mitigate the country's persistently high household debt.
‘Buy now, pay later’ abuse under scrutiny
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/05/2024
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) is calling on providers of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services to improve risk controls to prevent misuse of the system to create informal loans.
Yuan loans likely to rise for Thai firms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/02/2024
» HSBC Thailand expects higher demand for yuan borrowing from large Thai corporates, in line with positive growth of cross-border trade and investment between Thailand, China and Hong Kong.
Central bank poised to launch Retail CBDC
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/04/2021
» The Bank of Thailand is scheduled to launch the Retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by the second quarter next year, allowing Thais to access more convenient and secure financial services.
World Bank: 1.5m fell into poverty
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/01/2021
» Around 1.5 million Thais were estimated to enter into poverty in 2020 due to the pandemic, says the World Bank.
DPA pursues BoT nod to process e-wallet refunds
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/08/2019
» The Deposit Protection Agency (DPA) is seeking the Bank of Thailand's permission to get involved in the money refund process from e-wallet operators with an aim of facilitating convenience for service users.