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Reform effort urged for incoming administration
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/01/2026
» The new government is being advised to step up efforts to pursue economic reforms, with a primary focus on the tourism, agriculture and industrial sectors, or risk economic growth of only 1–2% a year, economists say.
Thai interest rates likely unchanged
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/06/2025
» Economists expect the Bank of Thailand to maintain its policy rate at Wednesday's meeting, though the central bank is projected to cut rates once or twice later this year.
Debt relief scheme seen as too small to impact bank ratings
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2024
» The government's latest debt relief scheme is unlikely to affect the credit rating of Thailand's banking industry in 2025 due to the modest scope of the measures, according to Fitch Ratings Thailand.
Baht set to rise against the dollar
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2024
» The baht is expected to strengthen against the greenback this week, potentially reaching 33.50-33.75 baht per dollar, following its rise to the highest level in 13 months. This appreciation is largely driven by the weakening dollar, which has been impacted by the US Federal Reserve's signal of a potential rate cut next month.
Economists expect vote for rate cut
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/04/2024
» Economists anticipate the Bank of Thailand will opt to lower its policy rate on Wednesday, giving a short-term boost to the country's economy, which has been hindered by delays in budget disbursement.
Krungsri anticipates uptick in baht volatility
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/07/2023
» Bank of Ayudhya, which markets itself as Krungsri, predicts the baht will be more volatile amid several uncertainties both internal and external.
BoT issues warning on cybercrime
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/01/2023
» The Bank of Thailand has warned banks and consumers to keep up their guard against an elevated risk of financial cybercrime.
SCB Wealth goes digital in youth push
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/06/2022
» SCB Wealth, the wealth management business of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), aims to expand its base of young affluent clients through digital platforms, targeting 1.3 million users in this segment by 2024.
Banks prepare for an uncertain year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/07/2021
» The Thai banking industry will continue to face high levels of uncertainty in business operations in the second half of the year, mainly due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases, said Thanyalak Vacharachaisurapol, deputy managing director at Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Banks to control asset quality
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/04/2021
» The Thai banking industry is expected to remain cautious in controlling asset quality amid economic turbulence brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.