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BoT plans to issue new gold trading measures
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/01/2026
» As part of efforts to reduce currency volatility and prevent a sharp appreciation of the baht that could affect the economy, the Bank of Thailand plans to cap daily gold trading in baht on digital platforms at 50 million baht.
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.
BoT nudges banks to enlarge lending efforts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/12/2025
» As it adopts monetary policy easing, the Bank of Thailand is urging banks to expand lending to support the economy.
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.
Restaurateurs face uptick in rivalry
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/12/2025
» Competition in Thailand's restaurant sector is intensifying, setting the stage for slower growth next year, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Industrial sector faces premature contraction
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/12/2025
» Thailand’s industrial sector has entered a contraction phase earlier than expected, pressured by intensifying global competition and the country’s declining competitiveness.
BoT to ease baht pressure
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/12/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has proposed the Finance Ministry raise the limit for foreign income repatriation to Thailand, aiming to ease pressure on the baht.
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.
BoT: Meagre inflation no limit to economic growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/10/2025
» An inflation rate falling short of the central bank's targeted range is not a barrier to economic growth, insists the Bank of Thailand.
Bank chief calls for economic reform
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/09/2025
» Piti Tantakasem, chief executive at TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), has urged structural economic reform to enable the country to withstand persistent political instability.