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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.
Ttb debt aid tallies B40bn this year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/12/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has provided debt assistance totalling 40 billion baht this year through a range of financial relief measures.
How to protect your finances and fight fraud
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/12/2025
» If you are an avid online shopper who regularly joins flash sales and loves snapping up discounted items, you need to be extra careful before making any transfers. Even if you made it through the 12.12 sales smoothly, it is important to stay alert during the upcoming 1.1 promotions and beyond. Fraudsters posing as online merchants remain widespread.
Low-carbon economy looms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand's carbon-intensive industries are under growing pressure to fast-track their green transition after the new government announced an ambitious plan to accelerate the country's net zero goal by 15 years, from 2065 to 2050.
Economist urges funding hike for 3 agencies
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/09/2025
» A bank economist wants the new government to increase the budget for three agencies -- the Board of Investment (BoI), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and the Commerce Ministry -- to stimulate the economy during the administration's limited tenure.
Industry leaders fear political vacuum amid slowdown
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/09/2025
» The private sector is concerned a political deadlock could exacerbate Thailand's economic slowdown over the next six months.
Thailand tightens mobile banking transfer limits
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/08/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has set a daily transfer limit of 50,000 baht for children and the elderly using mobile banking, seeking to curb financial fraud.
Bad loan risk rising in four key business sectors
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/08/2025
» Four key business sectors in Thailand are showing signs of weaker debt repayment capabilities, with the challenge likely to extend to larger business operators, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
The value of a financial plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/08/2025
» In recent months, Thais have faced a series of unsettling events. While the country awaits the impact of US tariffs, rising tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border add to the growing sense of unease.
An investment strategy to capitalise on volatile markets
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/06/2025
» Amid ongoing volatility in global investment markets, SCB Julius Baer considers this period an opportunity to gradually deploy capital to international investments and stands ready to help Thai investors access world-class assets.