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Homebuyers advised to decide quickly
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/03/2026
» Banks are urging prospective homebuyers to make purchasing decisions within the first half of the year before costs rise further, amid concerns that inflation could increase under wartime conditions.
Bad loans up for sale dipped by 36% in 2025
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/03/2026
» The sale of non-performing loans (NPLs) by the banking industry declined by more than 30% last year as banks tightened their management of new bad loans and awaited support measures from the Bank of Thailand.
Bank of Thailand insists there are no signs of deflation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/07/2025
» Amid mounting concerns from economists about potential deflationary trends, the Bank of Thailand maintains there are no clear signs of deflation, despite persistently low inflation.
High hopes for virtual banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/06/2025
» Financial literacy is crucial in enhancing consumer understanding ahead of the arrival of virtual banks, which aim to improve financial accessibility for underserved groups.
De Forest taps southern culinary prowess
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/03/2025
» Given the many challenges faced by Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), business adaptation is key to survival.
Banks post modest increase in profits
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/10/2024
» The banking sector reported a modest increase in profits for the first nine months of 2024, driven by gains in both interest and fee income, while continuing to allocate substantial reserves for loan losses in preparation for heightened uncertainties.
KBank targets revenue through management of bad loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/10/2024
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is seeking new revenue streams through the management of bad assets via its joint venture asset management companies (JV-AMCs), in response to the rising trend of non-performing loans (NPLs).
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).
BAM eager to keep lead in distressed assets sector
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/05/2024
» Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM), Thailand's largest asset management company, set an ambitious goal for bad asset management over the next few years in a bid to address the burden of distressed debts within the banking industry.
Ttb rules out sale of bad debts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/03/2024
» Despite a higher level of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the industry, TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has no plans to sell its bad debts this year as potential buyers are offering relatively low prices.