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Thai banks struggling to make money
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Thai banking industry is entering a transition period in which banks can no longer rely on strong interest income or generate the high levels of return on equity (ROE) as seen in the past, according to the chief executive of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb).
Exporters confront carbon footprints
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thai exporters are under growing pressure to accelerate their transition to low-carbon production, as the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on Jan 1, though its effects have been felt for several years.
Users share responsibility in financial fraud decree
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/04/2025
» Victims of financial crimes may be fully liable for damages if losses result from their own negligence under the new emergency decree, according to the Bank of Thailand.
Tariffs ‘could affect 25% of Thai exports to US’
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/11/2024
» Thai exports to the United States are expected to be the most seriously affected in Southeast Asia based on potential US tariff increases, as Thailand has a significant share of trade with the US, according to ttb analytics.
Some firms vow to keep prices stable, shoulder cost burden
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/02/2022
» Most business operators do not plan to increase the prices of goods and services in the next three months despite rising costs, according to a Bank of Thailand survey.
KTB: Banks can bear NPL rise
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/06/2020
» With the current capital buffer, the country's banking sector is expected to be able to withstand bad loans of up to 11% of loans outstanding, according to the head of Krungthai Bank (KTB).
K-Research cuts 2020 growth view to 0.5% on virus impact
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/03/2020
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) has emerged as the most pessimistic among research houses, slashing its forecast for the country's GDP growth this year to 0.5% on the expectation that the coronavirus epidemic will wipe 410 billion baht off tourism receipts.
KBank cuts growth forecast to 0.5% from 2.7%
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/03/2020
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) has slashed its forecast for the country’s economic growth this year to 0.5% from 2.7%, assuming that the coronavirus spread will wipe 410 billion baht off tourism receipts.