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Optimism over new government's budget
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» The World Bank expects the formation of Thailand's new government and the disbursement of the fiscal 2027 budget to proceed on schedule, helping the country to achieve economic growth of 1.6% this year.
Joint initiative touts sustainable living
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2025
» Consumers have the power to drive sustainability through their spending choices, especially when it comes to home products and energy use.
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.
Banks help sugar farmers combat PM2.5
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2025
» The amount of PM2.5 air pollution has increased in Thailand in recent years, driven by multiple factors such as industrial manufacturing, the widespread use of internal combustion engine-powered vehicles, and the open burning of garbage and agricultural crop residue.
Households tapping solar power
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/03/2025
» Thailand is transitioning towards a green economy, and individuals can play an active role in this shift.
Double-digit growth in Amex card spending set to persist
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/01/2025
» American Express (Thai) Co projects continued double-digit growth in card spending in the Thai market, driven by the robust purchasing power of the country's high-income segment.
Private investment advanced in April thanks to new cars
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand reported an increase in private investment in April, attributed to improved sales of new cars after the delivery of vehicles following this year’s Thailand International Motor Show.
Krungsri Consumer preps new service
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/03/2022
» Krungsri Consumer, the unsecured loan unit under Bank of Ayudhya (BAY) that uses the marketing name Krungsri, plans to offer a new credit card service for customers to enable them to purchase goods first and pay the loan later.
BoT extending rules to SFIs and others
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/02/2020
» The Bank of Thailand is set to extend market conduct enforcement to cover specialised financial institutions (SFIs), nanofinance operators, and asset management companies (AMCs) next quarter to improve financial service offerings.
KTC raises loan-loss buffer as 2020 looms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/12/2019
» Krungthai Card (KTC), an unsecured loan provider under Krungthai Bank, is poised to set aside higher loan-loss provisions next year as the economy will likely remain sluggish, a new financial reporting standard is implemented and business expands.