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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.
Visa card spending per visitor rises in Thailand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/05/2025
» Visa Thailand has observed slower growth in Visa card payments made by inbound tourists, in line with stagnant foreign tourist arrivals.
New baht banknotes scarce ahead of Chinese New Year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/01/2025
» Demand for newly printed banknotes has surged in the run-up to the Chinese New Year festival, resulting in a shortage of fresh notes.
Volatile baht causes large uptick in forex transactions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/10/2024
» Foreign exchange rate volatility has encouraged Thai travellers to increase their transactions on YouTrip, Southeast Asia's leading multi-currency digital payment platform, as they prepare for the upcoming travel season.
Bank of Thailand plans to further relax foreign exchange rules
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) plans to further ease foreign exchange regulations to support the ease of doing business and enhance the country's foreign exchange ecosystem in the long run.
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.
Improving the auto loan sector's standards
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/08/2023
» While car repossessions are expected to increase this year, the situation is not as alarming as appears in the media, according to an industry executive.
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.