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Visa card spending per visitor rises in Thailand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/05/2025
» Visa Thailand has observed slower growth in Visa card payments made by inbound tourists, in line with stagnant foreign tourist arrivals.
Bangkok Bank gears up for sustainability scheme
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/03/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is prepared to align with the second phase of the Bank of Thailand's taxonomy initiative, supporting local businesses in their transition to sustainability.
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.
Listed banks post 7% net profit growth last year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/01/2025
» The banking industry reported softer net profit growth of 7% in 2024, reflecting the country's economic conditions.
BoT preps phase 2 of drive for sustainability
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/12/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is implementing phase 2 of its Thailand Taxonomy to standardise the transition of banks and local businesses towards sustainability.
Volatile baht causes large uptick in forex transactions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/10/2024
» Foreign exchange rate volatility has encouraged Thai travellers to increase their transactions on YouTrip, Southeast Asia's leading multi-currency digital payment platform, as they prepare for the upcoming travel season.
KBank touts shift towards riskier investments
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/10/2024
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is encouraging its high net worth depositors to shift towards portfolio investments in pursuit of better returns as interest rates begin a downward cycle.
Bank of Thailand plans to further relax foreign exchange rules
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) plans to further ease foreign exchange regulations to support the ease of doing business and enhance the country's foreign exchange ecosystem in the long run.
K-Asset establishes partnership with JPMAM
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/01/2024
» Kasikorn Asset Management (K-Asset) is partnering with J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) to expand its mutual fund business in the Thai market in line with the positive growth of the Thai wealth segment.
Improving the auto loan sector's standards
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/08/2023
» While car repossessions are expected to increase this year, the situation is not as alarming as appears in the media, according to an industry executive.