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Thailand's major banks target modest loan growth in 2026
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/02/2026
» Major domestic banks have set modest loan growth targets for 2026 in line with the slower pace of the Thai economy, while maintaining a selective approach to new lending.
Funding a sustainable revolution
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/06/2025
» Thailand is transitioning to a sustainable economy, marked in part by the implementation of Thailand Taxonomy Phase 2 on May 27, 2025, which focuses on a sustainable finance framework.
Bid to halt financial fraud intensifies
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/03/2025
» Regulatory authorities are taking proactive measures to block mule accounts associated with legal entities, with the number of blocked accounts expected to rise by more than 1,000 in the near future.
Ban on transactions from mule accounts imminent
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2025
» The banking industry is set to implement a ban on financial transactions involving mule accounts in March, in compliance with the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) directive.
BoT clamps down on mule accounts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/01/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is tightening rules for financial transactions to control mule accounts and plans to extend stricter measures to include digital assets and e-wallets in the next phase.
The effort to clamp down on scams
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/09/2024
» Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a People's Party list MP, recently slammed the Bank of Thailand governor for his slow action in tackling rampant call centre scams.
Banks share data with Bank of Thailand to combat fraudulent mule accounts
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/09/2024
» The banking industry has introduced data-sharing through a new Central Fraud Register (CFR) system to intensify efforts to crack down on so-called mule accounts.
KKP anticipates marginal loan growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2024
» Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP) expects to book marginal loan growth this year as it closely monitors the automotive industry.
Auto loan segment volatile
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/01/2024
» Thailand's uneven economic recovery has affected some auto loan borrowers and increased default risk.
KBank predicts marginal gains
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/12/2023
» Kasikornbank (KBank) expects to book marginal growth this year, in line with economic circumstances.