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Thai banks struggling to make money
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Thai banking industry is entering a transition period in which banks can no longer rely on strong interest income or generate the high levels of return on equity (ROE) as seen in the past, according to the chief executive of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb).
IMF suggests deeper Asian economic integration
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/03/2026
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief has called for deeper integration among Asian economies to help the region prepare for heightened global trade tensions and policy shocks.
BoT upgrades Thai GDP forecast after robust Q4
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is upbeat about the country's growth prospects, projecting GDP expansion of 1.9% this year, up from its previous estimate of 1.5%, after the economy grew stronger than forecast in the fourth quarter of last year.
NCB frets over potential uptick in informal debt
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/02/2026
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) has expressed concern about a potential rise in informal debt amid subdued loan growth in the banking sector and an easing household debt-to-GDP ratio.
Listed bank profits edge up in 2025
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/01/2026
» The banking sector reported marginal net profit growth of 3.6% in 2025, with large banks posting weaker profitability while small lenders delivered strong earnings growth.
Interest rates nudge banks to record varied results
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/01/2026
» Large local banks posted mixed operating results in 2025, attributed to a decrease in interest income as rates declined, as well as heightened uncertainties.
Bangkok Bank focused on wealthy credit card users
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/11/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) plans to focus on the upper income segment for its credit card business as it aims to maintain its wealth customer base.
CIMBT targets higher bancassurance revenue
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/11/2025
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) wants to strengthen its bancassurance business to support fee-based income, offsetting sluggish loan growth.
Thai listed banks’ earnings rise12% in Q3
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/10/2025
» SET-listed banks recorded 12% year-on-year earnings growth in the third quarter of this year, supported by higher fee-based income despite a decline in interest income and loan contraction.
Unsecured loan sector projected to remain flat
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/08/2025
» The unsecured loan sector is expected to record flat growth this year, in line with economic conditions and weaker consumer confidence.