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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.
Virtual banks to be announced in June
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/04/2025
» The Finance Ministry is scheduled to announce the list of approved virtual banks by June 19, with the Bank of Thailand confirming it will grant three banking licences in the initial stage.
Thailand Post trusts network in virtual banking proposal
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/04/2025
» Thailand Post plans to leverage its strong network and the expertise of its delivery staff, who have access to underserved and unserved communities across the country, to support its consortium in securing a virtual bank licence.
BBL bullish on consortium securing virtual licence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/10/2024
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is confident it will secure a virtual bank licence, backed by the robust capabilities of each partner within its consortium.
Virtual bank race: 5 in the running
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/09/2024
» The Bank of Thailand has received five applications for three virtual bank licences, with two of the bidders set to drop out of the race over the following year.
Virtual bank competition heats up
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/09/2024
» Competition for the new virtual bank licences has intensified, with five business groups expressing interest in applying.
Five groups seek to establish virtual banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/08/2024
» Five business groups are expected to apply for the Bank of Thailand's virtual bank licences, including both Thai and regional operators.
Bangkok Bank contemplates virtual banking opportunities
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/08/2024
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is exploring virtual banking opportunities as it transitions to digital banking services in response to changing customer behaviour.
BAY looks to green bonds for fundraising
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/10/2019
» Bank of Ayudhya (BAY) is focused on issuing environmental, social and governance (ESG) bonds next year as a means to comply with the Bank of Thailand's responsible lending policy.
Dual-chip KTB 'Mangmoom' cards for MRT
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/09/2018
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) aims to issue 100,000 dual-chip debit cards by year-end, letting holders pay public transit fares and buy goods and services with a single card.