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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.
Foreign tourist arrivals gain in April from previous month
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/05/2025
» Foreign tourist arrivals improved in April, supported by European and Middle Eastern travellers, contributing to higher tourism income, says a Bank of Thailand executive.
YouTrip eager to grow regional offerings
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/08/2024
» YouTrip, the Singapore-based fintech firm, is evolving beyond being a travel card service after establishing itself as Southeast Asia's leading multi-currency digital payments platform, demonstrating the fastest growth in the region's business sector.
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.
UOB targets high-end niche
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/12/2023
» UOB Thailand plans to expand its credit card business next year via the upper-income customer segment and marketing partnerships.
Credit card rule change set to hit clients
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/08/2023
» CardX, a credit card service provider under SCB X Group, expects that some customers may fail to comply with the Bank of Thailand’s regulation on minimum credit card payments scheduled for next year.
Banks put the brakes on loan growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/08/2023
» Banks are tightening their loan growth in the second half of this year because of global economic uncertainty and Thailand's uneven recovery.
Using digital tech, SCB X eyes virtual bank licence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/04/2023
» SCB X, a holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), is keen to obtain a virtual bank licence as part of its five-year business strategy.