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Funding a sustainable revolution
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/06/2025
» Thailand is transitioning to a sustainable economy, marked in part by the implementation of Thailand Taxonomy Phase 2 on May 27, 2025, which focuses on a sustainable finance framework.
Banks help sugar farmers combat PM2.5
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2025
» The amount of PM2.5 air pollution has increased in Thailand in recent years, driven by multiple factors such as industrial manufacturing, the widespread use of internal combustion engine-powered vehicles, and the open burning of garbage and agricultural crop residue.
Bangkok Bank gears up for sustainability scheme
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/03/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is prepared to align with the second phase of the Bank of Thailand's taxonomy initiative, supporting local businesses in their transition to sustainability.
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.
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.
Green lending under BoT scrutiny
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/08/2022
» Financial institutions are expected to report their environmental loan strategies and related targets to the Bank of Thailand from next year as the country attempts to transition to a green economy.
BoT warns against any use of THT stablecoin
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/03/2021
» The Bank of Thailand is warning people to refrain from participating in any activities involving Thai Baht Digital (THT), as there are no legal assurances or protection with it and users could be at risk of cybertheft or money laundering.
New IT standards for e-payment upgrade
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/02/2021
» The Bank of Thailand has implemented additional regulations to supervise IT system management among e-payment service providers in order to beef up cybersecurity and keep up with upgraded technologies.
Derivatives buys signal receptiveness to THOR
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/09/2020
» Several banks have been involved in the derivatives market based on the Thai Overnight Repurchase Rate (THOR), accounting for a total value of 8.3 billion baht, a positive sign encouraging the country's new reference rate.
BoT issuing THOR bonds next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/09/2020
» The Bank of Thailand plans to issue new bonds based on the Thai Overnight Repurchase Rate (THOR) next year, aiming to encourage the use of the new reference rate after the upcoming phase-out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR).