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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.
Bank of Thailand urged to address strong baht
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/10/2025
» Business operators have renewed calls for the Bank of Thailand to address the baht's strength, saying an exchange rate of 34-35 baht per US dollar would be more favourable for exports.
TMBThanachart dismisses Krungthai merger rumour
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/03/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has denied rumours of a merger with Krungthai Bank (KTB) following reports in local media about a potential merger.
Baht expected to weaken
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2025
» The baht is expected to weaken over the next few weeks amid rising global trade tensions following the recent US decision to increase tariffs on aluminium and steel imports to 25%.
BoT board boss pick delay
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/10/2024
» A committee organised to pick a new chairman of the board for the Bank of Thailand has postponed its selection until further notice amid concerns of possible political interference from several people, including former BoT governor Tarisa Watanagase.
Bankers allay app concerns
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/11/2023
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) has confirmed the security and stability of banks' mobile banking applications.
Top banks set lower NPL targets for 2022
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/02/2022
» Four local banks unveiled their financial goals for this year, with all setting lower non-performing loan (NPL) targets in line with the economic recovery, although the rebound is projected to be uneven.
Banks to refund victims of scam
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/10/2021
» Banks have confirmed they will pay back money to victims of unauthorised online withdrawals of cash debited via plastic bank cards after a spate of unauthorised online transactions.
Baht poised to decline on dividend repatriation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/03/2021
» Kasikornbank (KBank) expects the baht to briefly dip to 31 against the US dollar in April because of dividend repatriation by foreign investors.
9 banks seek central bank MFLF aid
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/04/2020
» Nine commercial banks have sought liquidity support worth a total of 56 billion baht for their purchases of mutual fund units through the Bank of Thailand's Mutual Fund Liquidity Facility (MFLF) as of April 24, according to central bank data.