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Optimism over new government's budget
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» The World Bank expects the formation of Thailand's new government and the disbursement of the fiscal 2027 budget to proceed on schedule, helping the country to achieve economic growth of 1.6% this year.
UOB: Economic growth depends on stability
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/02/2026
» Effective implementation of the new government's policies will be pivotal in building investor confidence and attracting both foreign portfolio inflows and foreign direct investment (FDI) into Thailand, according to UOB Thailand.
E-savings gain appeal as interest rates edge lower
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/01/2026
» As interest rates continue to decline, e-savings deposit accounts are emerging as an attractive option for younger Thais looking to take their first steps towards saving.
Finance summit thrusts Thailand onto global stage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thailand is gearing up to host the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, one of the world's most influential gatherings on international economic and financial cooperation, in October for the first time in 35 years.
Thailand keen to host global financiers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/12/2025
» Authorities are upbeat about hosting the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026, hoping it will reinforce foreign confidence in Thailand's solid economic fundamentals.
Line BK growth continues 5 years on
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/10/2025
» After five years of operation, Line BK, a pioneering digital banking platform in Thailand, continues to post solid business momentum and remains confident in its competitiveness as virtual banks prepare their functions.
CIMBT expects to increase hiring of financial advisors
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/10/2025
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) plans to expand the number of its independent financial advisors (IFAs) to 500 by the end of this year, amid intensifying competition in the financial advisory profession.
Joint initiative touts sustainable living
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2025
» Consumers have the power to drive sustainability through their spending choices, especially when it comes to home products and energy use.
SCB trims retail banking unit amid debt avalanche
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/09/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is scaling back its retail banking business in response to the country's elevated household debt and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).
Bank chief calls for economic reform
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/09/2025
» Piti Tantakasem, chief executive at TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), has urged structural economic reform to enable the country to withstand persistent political instability.