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Banks focus on selective segments for auto loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/01/2026
» Banks are adopting mixed strategies for auto loans this year, focusing on selective segments amid weak consumer purchasing power.
Escaping the debt cycle
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/07/2024
» A 25-year-old woman's struggles with debt of 307,000 baht went viral on social media recently when she asked for advice on how to manage what she owed. She earns 22,000 baht per month, with 6,000 baht going towards rent and 3,000 baht monthly for motorcycle loan payments.
Banks see flat loan growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/01/2024
» The banking sector booked flat loan growth last year as a result of debt repayment by borrowers and banks' increased scrutiny of loan expansion amid heightened economic uncertainties.
KTC sets out growth plans for 2024
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/10/2023
» Krungthai Card (KTC) has set ambitious business growth targets for next year amid greater uncertainties, especially economic circumstances and regulatory risk.
KBank mulls buying Home Credit Vietnam
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/09/2023
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is exploring an acquisition deal with Home Credit Vietnam as part of its Asean business expansion.
KTB targets virtual banking, wealth tech
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/04/2023
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) is gearing up for S-curve growth in the virtual banking and wealth tech sectors over the next five years.
Debt aid scheme directed at credit cards, personal loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/02/2021
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has added consumer loan solutions to cover debtors involved with the legal system through an online debt mediation scheme.
Digital savings products gain traction
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2021
» Saving for a rainy day is an ideal approach in times of great uncertainty. Although the prolonged low interest rate environment tends to make people hesitate about embarking on a traditional savings plan, digital savings products are a secure and wise choice to make your money work in a low-interest world.
CIMBT forecasts weaker baht in Q2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/05/2018
» CIMB Bank Thai (CIMBT) forecasts a weaker baht this quarter, weighed down by persistent foreign capital outflows following US policy rate hikes.