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Real estate price war on the horizon
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/08/2025
» The slowdown in the real estate sector is expected to trigger a price war in the property market and dampen the purchasing power of upper-income homebuyers.
US tariffs to trim Thai GDP level
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/04/2025
» A group of Thai industry leaders expects the planned US reciprocal tariffs to reduce Thai GDP growth by 0.2-0.6 percentage points this year, keeping the forecast within the existing range of 2.4-2.9%.
Thailand leads march towards cashless society
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/10/2024
» Thailand is expected to transition to a cashless society faster than its regional peers, driven by the country's rapid digital adoption and transformation, according to a Visa survey.
Rever Leasing aims to lead EV loan market
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/04/2024
» Rever Leasing, an auto loan unit under Rever Automotive Co, the sole distributor of BYD electric vehicles (EVs), is poised to commence operations next month, setting a lofty goal to emerge as the premier provider of EV loans in Thailand in a few years.
Thai banks eye regional expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/04/2024
» Driven by the growth potential of Asean economies, large local banks are likely to see significant opportunities to expand their regional business and enhance their revenue prospects, according to Fitch Ratings Thailand.
Economist backs consumption stimulus measures
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/09/2023
» The government's policy of stimulating private consumption is reasonable to sustain Thailand's economic growth amid global uncertainties, says an economist with Standard Chartered Bank (Thai).
BoT okays 3 virtual bank licences
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/07/2023
» The Bank of Thailand has decided to grant only three virtual bank licences initially, saying the number is suitable to ensure stability of the local financial market and protect depositors from risk associated with new businesses.