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Banks focus on selective segments for auto loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/01/2026
» Banks are adopting mixed strategies for auto loans this year, focusing on selective segments amid weak consumer purchasing power.
Citi Thailand projects 3.2% GDP growth
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/12/2024
» Citi Thailand is upbeat about the local economy in 2025, fuelled by domestic investments from both the public and private sectors, with tourism remaining a key driver of growth.
BoT views household debt trend as easing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/07/2024
» The Bank of Thailand anticipates a further decline in the country's household debt-to-GDP ratio, supported by the Thai economic recovery and slower loan growth.
Krungsri upbeat on outlook for Japanese, multinational loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/04/2024
» Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) has set an ambitious loan growth target for its Japanese and multinational corporation (JPC/MNC) banking business this year, despite experiencing a loan contraction in this segment last year.
KKP anticipates marginal loan growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2024
» Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP) expects to book marginal loan growth this year as it closely monitors the automotive industry.
BoT optimistic regarding growth as tourism recovers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/11/2023
» The Bank of Thailand expects the economy to have a better growth rate in the third quarter than the second after expansion missed the central bank's target for the previous quarter.
Krungsri Auto aiming for one-third of EV loan market
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/05/2023
» Krungsri Auto, a leader in automotive finance under the Bank of Ayudhya, wants to capture the electric vehicle (EV) lending market by targeting a one-third market share this year.
Executives urge pricier loans for used cars, bikes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/12/2021
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Banking (JSCCIB) has asked the government to increase the maximum interest rate for used car and motorcycle loans to encourage leasing companies to lend to lower-income earners.
Political uncertainty hits confidence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/10/2020
» Domestic political uncertainty is putting pressure on consumer confidence, though private consumption registered a small improvement last month, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.