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Banks focus on selective segments for auto loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/01/2026
» Banks are adopting mixed strategies for auto loans this year, focusing on selective segments amid weak consumer purchasing power.
Bangkok Bank focused on wealthy credit card users
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/11/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) plans to focus on the upper income segment for its credit card business as it aims to maintain its wealth customer base.
Bad debt scheme to be launched in New Year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/11/2025
» The government plans to roll out the new debt resolution programme "Clear Debt, Move Forward" in January next year, offering measures such as interest payment waivers and reductions of principal for qualified borrowers.
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.
Shopee spurs rise in nanofinance
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/09/2025
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) reported strong growth in nanofinance outstanding loans in the second quarter of 2025, primarily driven by a new member -- Shopee e-commerce platform.
Bank of Thailand to supervise loans for hire purchase, leasing
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/06/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) may take over the regulation of fees and interest rates for auto hire-purchase and leasing loans, replacing the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) under a new law.
Auto lease adjustment causes a kerfuffle
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/06/2025
» Auto leasing business operators have shown varying levels of readiness to comply with the Bank of Thailand's regulations following a recent amendment to a royal decree on auto hire-purchase businesses.
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.
Firms wary of debt amid US tariff woes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/05/2025
» Companies have postponed the drawing down of new credit lines as they await clarity on US tariffs following the announcement of the 90-day suspension period, according to a Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) executive.
KTC opts to take cautious approach amid obstacles
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/05/2025
» Krungthai Card (KTC), a leading credit card provider under Krungthai Bank (KTB), anticipates increasing challenges in its personal loan business for the remainder of the year amid economic headwinds.