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Banker slams parties' household debt vows
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/02/2026
» As political parties compete to offer quick relief for struggling households, a leading Thai banker warns the country's debt crisis cannot be resolved with tax revenues or government spending alone.
Rate cuts to take priority next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/12/2024
» Monetary policy should take a central role in driving economic growth next year, while fiscal policy diminishes as a tool to address the fiscal deficit, says Supavud Saichuea, chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council.
KBank takes cautious view on regional loan expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/06/2024
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is increasing scrutiny of regional loan growth through stronger risk management and focusing on generating fee-based income from its overseas banking business.
KKP transitions to sustainable finance
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/05/2024
» Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP), the holding company of Kiatnakin Bank, is offering sustainable financial services with a focus on the real estate sector, providing green loans to both commercial and individual customers.
K-Research frets over large budget
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/09/2023
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) is increasingly concerned about Thailand's sovereign credit rating because of the large budget needed to fund the government's stimulus schemes.
KResearch projects exports contracting 1.2% this year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/03/2023
» Exports are forecast for a deeper contraction of 1.2% this year, attributed to the global economic slowdown and the banking debacle in the US and Europe, according to Kasikorn Research Center (KResearch).
Third wave to hurt demand for local tourism in May
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/05/2021
» The Bank of Thailand predicts domestic tourism will be weaker in May than the previous month because of the severity of the third wave.
BoT predicts growth in upcoming Q2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/10/2020
» Thailand's economy is expected to return to growth in the second quarter next year, supported by government stimulus measures and a low-base effect, says the Bank of Thailand.
K-Research: Recovery to come in a U-shape
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/08/2020
» Thailand’s economy is likely to see a gradual U-shaped recovery driven by government spending, with the ratio of public debt to GDP possibly edging towards the 60% ceiling rate, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
CIMBT poised for retail lending dive
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/08/2020
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) expects new retail lending to shrink by 20-25% this year in light of the coronavirus crisis but is maintaining its projection of loan delinquency in the retail segment, citing debt relief measures and risk management.