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BoT upgrades Thai GDP forecast after robust Q4
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is upbeat about the country's growth prospects, projecting GDP expansion of 1.9% this year, up from its previous estimate of 1.5%, after the economy grew stronger than forecast in the fourth quarter of last year.
Gold traders must report daily trades
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is requiring gold traders to report daily transactions across both physical and digital channels.
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.
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.
BoT aims for lower virtual bank rates, fees
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/03/2024
» The Bank of Thailand expects the formation of virtual banks to provide reduced interest rates and fees as the operating costs for purely digital banking services are lower without physical branches and fewer staff.
Bank of Thailand gauges effect of handout
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/09/2023
» The Bank of Thailand expects the Pheu Thai Party's proposed 10,000-baht digital handout scheme will require a total budget of around 500 billion baht, adding 3% to GDP growth next year.
KBank, Carabao team up for loan service
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/08/2022
» Kasikornbank (KBank) has joined hands with Carabao Group, the maker of Carabao Dang energy drink, on a plan to offer personal loans under the Kbao brand at Tookdee convenience stores.
Robinhood sets out plans to be a 'super app'
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/10/2021
» Robinhood, a Thai food delivery platform under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) group, plans to raise funds next year and launch three non-food services, aiming to become what it calls a regional "super application".
Banks to refund victims of scam
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/10/2021
» Banks have confirmed they will pay back money to victims of unauthorised online withdrawals of cash debited via plastic bank cards after a spate of unauthorised online transactions.
CIMBT eyes hotels for uptick
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/07/2021
» The research house of CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) forecasts Bangkok and the five surrounding provinces under the government's partial lockdown measures should reopen in August, while the Phuket sandbox scheme should help hotels on the island recover.