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Exporters confront carbon footprints
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thai exporters are under growing pressure to accelerate their transition to low-carbon production, as the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on Jan 1, though its effects have been felt for several years.
Using credit scores to gauge interest
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/02/2026
» For decades, Thai banks have relied on borrowers' monthly income to decide how much interest they should pay on personal loans. Now an individual's credit score can help determine interest rates, a shift that could reshape how consumers borrow and how banks manage risk.
Study: Small firms must focus on profit
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/02/2026
» Krungthai Compass suggests improving profit margins should be the top priority for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to address persistent liquidity shortages and high debt burdens.
The value of a financial plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/08/2025
» In recent months, Thais have faced a series of unsettling events. While the country awaits the impact of US tariffs, rising tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border add to the growing sense of unease.
Visa card spending per visitor rises in Thailand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/05/2025
» Visa Thailand has observed slower growth in Visa card payments made by inbound tourists, in line with stagnant foreign tourist arrivals.
Households tapping solar power
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/03/2025
» Thailand is transitioning towards a green economy, and individuals can play an active role in this shift.
Illegal mobile loan apps found
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/02/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has identified 10 mobile applications illegally offering personal loans and is working to have them removed from the App Store and Google Play Store.
New baht banknotes scarce ahead of Chinese New Year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/01/2025
» Demand for newly printed banknotes has surged in the run-up to the Chinese New Year festival, resulting in a shortage of fresh notes.
BBL bullish on consortium securing virtual licence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/10/2024
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is confident it will secure a virtual bank licence, backed by the robust capabilities of each partner within its consortium.
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.