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Optimism over new government's budget
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» The World Bank expects the formation of Thailand's new government and the disbursement of the fiscal 2027 budget to proceed on schedule, helping the country to achieve economic growth of 1.6% this year.
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.
Research arm of ttb predicts 0.5% decline in exports
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/03/2023
» Thai exports are expected to contract by 0.5% this year because of the global economic slowdown, according to ttb analytics, the research arm of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb).
Branches ordered closed in 13 provinces
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/07/2021
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) yesterday announced the temporary closure of physical branches of commercial banks located in department stores, shopping centres and community malls in 13 provinces, in line with the government's tightening restrictions to contain the Covid-19 outbreak.
KTB slams the brakes on auto loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/06/2019
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) is halting its auto loan expansion amid heightened competition, saying the business is uncompetitive against rivals.
TBank in favour of central bank's tighter loan measures
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/05/2019
» Thanachart Bank (TBank), the country's largest auto lender, has thrown its support behind potential tougher loan standards being considered by the Bank of Thailand.
K-Research: Challenging year ahead
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/12/2018
» Slower lending growth outlook, weaker asset quality as interest rates hike, and heightening competition in the digital banking business are challenges for commercial banks in 2019, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
KTB warms to auto leasing after absence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/05/2018
» Krungthai Bank (KTB), the country's fourth-largest lender by assets, wants to return to the auto leasing business after cooling on the sector for years to deal with soured loans.