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Property, trading pose high credit risk
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/12/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has expressed concern over rising credit risks among some large corporations with high debt-to-equity (D/E) ratios, particularly in the property and trading sectors.
Political uncertainty hits confidence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/10/2020
» Domestic political uncertainty is putting pressure on consumer confidence, though private consumption registered a small improvement last month, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
KBank chairman's exit seen as part of succession plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/04/2020
» Although Banthoon Lamsam's resignation from all management roles and the board at his family-run Kasikornbank (KBank), effective April 3, stunned the banking industry, the market believes that the 75-year-old bank will remain calm amid serious challenges from the coronavirus pandemic and digital disruption.
Filling a prescription for career success
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/04/2020
» Like many graduates who embark on a career to match the degree they earned, Pipit Aneaknithi started out as a pharmacist until his passion to make a difference turned him into a banker.
The far corners of banking
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/07/2018
» As the high-income market approaches saturation, Kasikornbank (KBank) is shifting its customer acquisition focus to the lower-income segment, where strong demand for financial services remains.
BBL focuses on SME lending hike
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/03/2018
» Bangkok Bank (BBL), the country's largest lender by assets, aims for 5-7% loan growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) this year, with a focus on term loans.