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Krungsri: Auto sales to rebound in 2025
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/03/2025
» Home and car sales are projected to grow at a low rate this year, bouncing back from deep contractions in 2024, as the economy expands slower than regional peers, according to Krungsri Research.
Households tapping solar power
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/03/2025
» Thailand is transitioning towards a green economy, and individuals can play an active role in this shift.
Loan growth slows amid credit crunch
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/08/2024
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) has slashed its total loan growth projection for the banking industry in 2024 to 1.5% from an earlier forecast of 2.5-3.5%.
Banks set for potential EA cross-default
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/07/2024
» Banks are expected to set aside over 10 billion baht in total loan loss provisions for embattled Energy Absolute (EA) if the company faces a cross-default, according to UBS Securities (Thailand).
Loans for electric vehicles poised to expand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/04/2024
» Loans for electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to pace auto lending expansion this year as demand gently builds in the Thai market.
Concerns over EV loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/12/2023
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) is expressing concern over the quality of electric vehicle (EV) loans, noting that the value of an EV depreciates faster than the value of a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered car.
CIMBT aims to grow offshore portfolio
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/08/2023
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) expects to grow offshore loans this year thanks to regional business expansion of large local corporations, in line with Asean's economic growth.
Easy loans for all
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/08/2022
» Major banks have continued to tap the underbanked, aiming to promote financial inclusion and further expand their customer base.
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.
KBank introduces green loan project
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/02/2022
» Kasikornbank (KBank) launched the Go Green Together project yesterday to serve both retail and corporate customers as part of its effort to build the country's green ecosystem.