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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.
Banks ramp up green initiatives
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/08/2025
» In advancing sustainable business practices, banks are doing more than offering green financial services to clients.
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.
KBank touts sustainability solutions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/05/2025
» Kasikornbank (KBank), a leading player in Thailand's carbon credit market, is committed to developing innovative solutions to promote the country's sustainability.
Bank of Thailand urges banks to help SMEs sustainably transition
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is encouraging financial institutions to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in transitioning to sustainable business practices.
HSBC launches sustainable supply chain finance
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/07/2024
» HSBC Thailand sees significant opportunities in sustainable supply chain financial services in the Thai market, noting that financial solutions would give local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) improved access to funding sources.
Man with a mission
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/07/2023
» Household debt should be a national agenda item and legal support is required to manage the problem comprehensively, says Piti Tantakasem, chief executive of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), in an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post.
KBank eyes ESG-friendly strategy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2022
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is planning a decarbonisation strategy in line with the global environmental, social and governance (ESG) trend, with the bank stopping lending to the coal sector.
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.
KBank checks 2019 prospects
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/10/2018
» Kasikornbank (KBank), the country's third-largest lender by assets, is a little more bullish on business prospects next year by targeting lower credit costs and a narrower range of non-interest income.