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SCB X assists customers troubled by the war
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/04/2026
» SCB X, a technology conglomerate and the holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), has extended assistance to customers affected by the war, with targeted measures initially focused on the tourism and export sectors.
Finance summit thrusts Thailand onto global stage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thailand is gearing up to host the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, one of the world's most influential gatherings on international economic and financial cooperation, in October for the first time in 35 years.
Bank chief calls for economic reform
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/09/2025
» Piti Tantakasem, chief executive at TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), has urged structural economic reform to enable the country to withstand persistent political instability.
HSBC sees buoyant outlook for Asia, Middle East
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/05/2025
» HSBC expects positive trade and capital flows into Asia and the Middle East, supported by the regions' strong economic fundamentals, despite heightened global trade tensions.
Citi highlights Southeast Asia's FDI allure
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/10/2024
» Citi anticipates positive foreign capital flows to Southeast Asia, driven by the region's high economic growth potential and increased geopolitical risk.
World Bank urges govt to invest in infrastructure, green economy
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/07/2024
» The World Bank has advised the Thai government to boost investment in reviving ageing infrastructure and strengthening the green economy, to help drive the country's economic potential beyond 2.7% growth in the medium term.
How interest rates affect household debt
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/11/2023
» Elevated interest rates became the topic of public discussion recently after a homebuyer posted her home instalment payment of 10,900 baht on social media, of which the principal accounted for only five baht, while interest expense was 10,894.5 baht.
Bank of Thailand governor proposes fiscal suggestions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/09/2023
» The government's economic policies should be considered in terms of their medium-term impact amid concerns about fiscal instability, says the head of the Bank of Thailand.
BBL eager to maintain international loan ratio
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/11/2022
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) plans to maintain the loan proportion of its international banking business at the existing level of 24-25% of total loans for the next few years, despite the high growth potential of regional markets.
KBank unit urges flight to risky assets
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/01/2021
» Kasikorn Private Banking (KPB), Kasikornbank's private banking unit, plans to increase its asset allocation portion of global risk-weighted assets to generate better returns for high net worth customers.