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KBank offers unusual early retirement scheme
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/08/2025
» Driven by the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) disruption, Kasikornbank (KBank) has introduced a special early retirement (ER) programme for employees aged 45 and older, with several other banks reportedly offering similar initiatives.
Thai business leaders tally cost of US tariffs
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/05/2025
» The value of Thai exports to the United States could drop by as much as as $43 billion (1.4 trillion baht) over the next decade if 36% import tariffs go ahead, say business leaders.
EIS optimistic on economic prospects in H2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/06/2023
» The Economic Intelligence Service (EIS), a research arm of the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), forecasts a better second half for the Thai economy, driven by increased tourism and domestic consumption, although the political instability would need to be monitored.
BoT keeping close eye on impact of Omicron
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/12/2021
» The Bank of Thailand has been closely monitoring the Covid-19 Omicron variant and could revise the country's economic growth rate this month in line with a recovery trend.
Quarterly figures hit record trough
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/05/2020
» The economy got off to a grim start this quarter, with several economic indicators posting the worst levels on record for an April, says a central bank senior official.