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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.
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.
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.
Funding a sustainable revolution
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/06/2025
» Thailand is transitioning to a sustainable economy, marked in part by the implementation of Thailand Taxonomy Phase 2 on May 27, 2025, which focuses on a sustainable finance framework.
Thai business leaders tally cost of US tariffs
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/05/2025
» The value of Thai exports to the United States could drop by as much as as $43 billion (1.4 trillion baht) over the next decade if 36% import tariffs go ahead, say business leaders.
US tariffs to trim Thai GDP level
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/04/2025
» A group of Thai industry leaders expects the planned US reciprocal tariffs to reduce Thai GDP growth by 0.2-0.6 percentage points this year, keeping the forecast within the existing range of 2.4-2.9%.
Driving regional growth: UOB’s vision for Thailand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/12/2024
» UOB Thailand is poised to support business clients with their regional expansion, capitalising on Southeast Asia’s growth potential, while also helping Thai individuals access financial services more effectively amidst growing household debt.
SCB sees modest loan growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/11/2024
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects modest loan growth to continue in 2025, despite a slower economy and increased challenges arising from both external and internal factors.
SCB X adjusts spotlight to foreign fintech firms
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/10/2024
» SCB X, a leading Thai financial technology group and the holding company of Siam Commercial Bank, is focused on investing in fintech firms across Southeast Asia and beyond, prioritising higher returns on investment over traditional banking ventures.
Bank of Thailand chief says local focus key to growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/09/2024
» Domestic resilience and the strength of the local economy will be key to sustaining Thailand's economic growth in the long term, especially amid a slowdown in foreign direct investment (FDI), according to the Bank of Thailand chief.