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KBank offers unusual early retirement scheme
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/08/2025
» Driven by the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) disruption, Kasikornbank (KBank) has introduced a special early retirement (ER) programme for employees aged 45 and older, with several other banks reportedly offering similar initiatives.
Chinese condo purchases likely depressed this year
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/04/2025
» Condo transfers from Chinese buyers in Thailand are expected to remain at less than 40% of foreign transfers for the second consecutive year, as tourism from the nation softens and the recent earthquake dents confidence, according to Krungthai Compass, the research centre under Krungthai Bank.
Thailand leads march towards cashless society
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/10/2024
» Thailand is expected to transition to a cashless society faster than its regional peers, driven by the country's rapid digital adoption and transformation, according to a Visa survey.
Loans for electric vehicles poised to expand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/04/2024
» Loans for electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to pace auto lending expansion this year as demand gently builds in the Thai market.
Governor says BoT poised to handle baht volatility
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/10/2023
» The Bank of Thailand is ready to handle baht volatility if fluctuations exceed the country's economic fundamentals, says the central bank's chief.
Online voting registration heralded
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/05/2023
» Allowing eligible citizens to register for online voting in the upcoming general election is a good start as Thailand shuffles towards e-government, according to advisors.
BoT sets out plan to issue up to 3 virtual banking licences
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/01/2023
» The Bank of Thailand plans to grant up to three virtual banking licences in the first stage of its digital plans, and will allow both financial institutions and non-financial firms to apply.
KTB, Accenture join for tech tie-up
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/12/2021
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has teamed up with global strategy and consulting firm Accenture to set up a joint venture company developing tech talent to grow the country's digital economy in the long run.
Heng considers expansion plans after SET listing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/11/2021
» Consumer loan provider Heng Leasing and Capital Plc (Heng) will expand its business through an inorganic growth strategy, the company's chief executive Sutharntip Phisitbuntoon said in an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post.
A healthy bank has healthy customers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/10/2021
» TMBThanachart Bank Plc (ttb) plans to focus on creating sustainable growth and building customers' well-being, chief executive Piti Tanthakasem told the Bangkok Post in an exclusive interview.