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Banker slams parties' household debt vows
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/02/2026
» As political parties compete to offer quick relief for struggling households, a leading Thai banker warns the country's debt crisis cannot be resolved with tax revenues or government spending alone.
KTC opts to take cautious approach amid obstacles
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/05/2025
» Krungthai Card (KTC), a leading credit card provider under Krungthai Bank (KTB), anticipates increasing challenges in its personal loan business for the remainder of the year amid economic headwinds.
Lenders demand access to utility bill data
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/12/2022
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) plans to continue its push for the incorporation of data from utility bills into the National Credit Bureau (NCB) database as an alternative source for banks to consult when extending loans to the underbanked segment.
Southeast Insurance vows to settle claims
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/09/2021
» Southeast Insurance has pledged to clear up 8,000 accumulated claims for the Covid-19 insurance policies within two weeks as the company has already finished installing the digital process and increased the number of staff handling claims to speed up clearing the claim documents.
Cashless movement picks up steam
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/08/2019
» Online payments are growing exponentially as banks and tech firms enter the segment
Cashless movement picks up steam
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/08/2019
» While cash remains king in Thailand, dominating 90% of the country's total payment value, exponential growth in online payments after banks waived digital transaction fees and a consumer shift towards digital platforms suggest the notion of a cash-free society is gathering steam.
BBL looks to agents for expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/05/2019
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) expects to finalise its banking agent appointments this year after negotiations with several potential partners, including MAI-listed Forth Smart Service Plc, the operator of Boonterm top-up machines.
Like father, like son? Only to a degree.
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/10/2018
» The adage "a chip off the old block" holds true for Benjarong Suwankiri, an economist like his father, though the elder man is better known in political life.
Veerathai softens the ground for future rate hike decisions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/08/2018
» Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob has reaffirmed that ultra-loose monetary policy is nearing an end, saying rate-setters will consider a suitable time to raise the policy rate after the necessity of accommodative monetary policy has dwindled.
KBank tailors approach for QR boost
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/07/2018
» Kasikornbank (KBank), the country's third-largest bank by assets, has adjusted its business strategy in an attempt to boost QR code payment use as the digital payment channel slowly gains ground.