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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).
BoT: Meagre inflation no limit to economic growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/10/2025
» An inflation rate falling short of the central bank's targeted range is not a barrier to economic growth, insists the Bank of Thailand.
KKP targets flat growth in mortgages and bad loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/05/2025
» Kiatnakin Phatra Bank (KKP) expects flat mortgage growth this year under its selective lending strategy, aiming to keep non-performing loans (NPLs) at their existing level.
KTC banking on new IT loan initiative
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/04/2025
» Krungthai Card (KTC), a leading credit card provider under Krungthai Bank (KTB), has initiated a loan scheme aimed at acquiring new customers interested in IT products and electronics, while maintaining asset quality amid a fragile economic environment.
LH Bank keen on SME loans, mortgages
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/02/2025
» Land and Houses Bank (LH Bank), the financial arm of property developer Land and Houses Plc (LH), aims to expand its loan portfolio with a focus on high-yield products while maintaining a balanced and sustainable loan portfolio in the long term.
SCB expects rate cut later this year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/09/2024
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects the Bank of Thailand will begin cutting its policy rate later this year, with additional reductions likely continuing into early next year.
In shift to commercial bank, Thai Credit Retail Bank sets IPO plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/09/2023
» Thai Credit Retail Bank (TCRB) has become a commercial bank, allowing it to offer a full range of financial services.
Man with a mission
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/07/2023
» Household debt should be a national agenda item and legal support is required to manage the problem comprehensively, says Piti Tantakasem, chief executive of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), in an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post.
Analysts sound alarm on baht depreciation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/06/2022
» Economists are warning the baht will weaken further throughout this month because of higher volatility in money and capital markets worldwide after the US Federal Reserve's hawkish benchmark interest rate hike.
Banks emphasise debt rejig, assets
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/11/2020
» Local commercial banks are concentrating on debt restructuring and asset quality rather than business growth amid fragile economic conditions that could linger into next year.