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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.
Low-carbon economy looms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand's carbon-intensive industries are under growing pressure to fast-track their green transition after the new government announced an ambitious plan to accelerate the country's net zero goal by 15 years, from 2065 to 2050.
Shopee spurs rise in nanofinance
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/09/2025
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) reported strong growth in nanofinance outstanding loans in the second quarter of 2025, primarily driven by a new member -- Shopee e-commerce platform.
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.
Thai interest rates likely unchanged
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/06/2025
» Economists expect the Bank of Thailand to maintain its policy rate at Wednesday's meeting, though the central bank is projected to cut rates once or twice later this year.
Nation faces GDP slip if House is dissolved
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/06/2025
» Tisco Economic Strategic Unit (Tisco ESU), the research arm of Tisco Financial Group, believes Thailand's GDP could contract by 1 percentage point in the event of a dissolution of the House of Representatives.
Modest export growth or contraction likely
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/05/2025
» Thai exports are expected to post marginal growth or contract this year and next, largely due to the anticipated US tariff hikes set to commence in the second half of 2025.
Virtual banks to be announced in June
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/04/2025
» The Finance Ministry is scheduled to announce the list of approved virtual banks by June 19, with the Bank of Thailand confirming it will grant three banking licences in the initial stage.
Thailand Post trusts network in virtual banking proposal
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/04/2025
» Thailand Post plans to leverage its strong network and the expertise of its delivery staff, who have access to underserved and unserved communities across the country, to support its consortium in securing a virtual bank licence.
Baht expected to skim 34.50 per dollar
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/04/2025
» The baht is expected to test a low of around 34.50 per US dollar over the next month amid heightened uncertainty following the US announcement of reciprocal tariffs of 37% on Thai imports.