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Growth to hit new depths
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/01/2026
» Thailand's economic growth this year is set to sink to a decade-long low, excluding the Covid-19 shock, as deep-seated structural problems, corruption and grey capital continue to weigh on the economy, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn has warned.
Household debt to limit bank growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/01/2026
» Thailand's elevated household debt is set to remain a key constraint on banking sector expansion in 2026, even as major domestic banks continue to target positive loan growth to support economic momentum.
SCB trims retail banking unit amid debt avalanche
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/09/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is scaling back its retail banking business in response to the country's elevated household debt and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).
Bank chief calls for economic reform
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/09/2025
» Piti Tantakasem, chief executive at TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), has urged structural economic reform to enable the country to withstand persistent political instability.
Rebate plan to spur card spending
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/01/2025
» Krungthai Card (KTC), a leading credit card issuer, expects the government's Easy E-Receipt tax rebate programme to help boost credit card spending in the first quarter of this year despite sluggish domestic consumption.
New baht banknotes scarce ahead of Chinese New Year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/01/2025
» Demand for newly printed banknotes has surged in the run-up to the Chinese New Year festival, resulting in a shortage of fresh notes.
Auto industry on thin ice
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/01/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has expressed concerns about the uncertainty surrounding new car sales in Thailand this year and the increasing challenges facing the country's automotive industry in the medium term.
BoT preps phase 2 of drive for sustainability
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/12/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is implementing phase 2 of its Thailand Taxonomy to standardise the transition of banks and local businesses towards sustainability.
Citi Thailand projects 3.2% GDP growth
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/12/2024
» Citi Thailand is upbeat about the local economy in 2025, fuelled by domestic investments from both the public and private sectors, with tourism remaining a key driver of growth.
Bangkok Bank contemplates virtual banking opportunities
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/08/2024
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is exploring virtual banking opportunities as it transitions to digital banking services in response to changing customer behaviour.