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Industrial decline forcing Thais into service jobs
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/01/2026
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has expressed concern over the weakening income outlook in the labour market, as an industrial slowdown continues to push workers into the service sector.
47% of Thais hit by financial fraudsters
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/09/2025
» Scammers can access up to 73% of Thais, with 47% already falling victim to financial fraud, yet most victims remain silent after being scammed, according to a study by Chulalongkorn University.
Central bank sees Thai growth slowing next year
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2025
» The Bank of Thailand expects the country’s economic growth to fall below its potential next year, weighed down by sluggishness in several sectors.
UOB Thailand forecasts zero mortgage growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/08/2025
» UOB Thailand expects flat growth for its mortgage portfolio this year for the first time in several decades, in line with a contraction in the property market.
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.
KBank keeps vow to customers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/09/2024
» Despite abundant challenges, Kasikornbank (KBank), Thailand's third-largest lender by total assets, remains committed to supporting vulnerable clients in managing their debt throughout the lifetime of their loans.
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.
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.
Ttb eyes transition to cashless branches
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/03/2023
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) plans to transition some of its traditional branches to paperless and cashless outlets in an effort to increase its digital banking user base by 30% this year.
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.