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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.
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.
Innocent victims of the mule crackdown
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2025
» In recent days, public complaints have surged over the suspension of money transfers and payments via digital platforms, largely linked to authorities' crackdown on mule accounts.
The effort to clamp down on scams
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/09/2024
» Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a People's Party list MP, recently slammed the Bank of Thailand governor for his slow action in tackling rampant call centre scams.
Bank of Thailand warns of long-term downturn
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/02/2024
» The Thai export sector has lost competitiveness in global markets, with the market share of rice shipments falling by more than 50% over the past 20 years, according to the Bank of Thailand (BoT).
Bank of Thailand continues push for digital currency
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/10/2022
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) plans to take more time to develop its retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) to ensure it offers additional benefits to the financial system with good risk management.
CBDC trial pushed to late next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/12/2021
» The Bank of Thailand has postponed the testing of its retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) until late 2022 as it awaits the readiness of related stakeholders to participate in the trial.
BoT details blueprint for digital currency
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/08/2021
» The Bank of Thailand plans to test its Retail Central Bank Digital Currency (Retail CBDC) in next year's second quarter, allowing all related parties to participate in the testing process.
Dual-chip KTB 'Mangmoom' cards for MRT
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/09/2018
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) aims to issue 100,000 dual-chip debit cards by year-end, letting holders pay public transit fares and buy goods and services with a single card.