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NCB frets over potential uptick in informal debt
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/02/2026
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) has expressed concern about a potential rise in informal debt amid subdued loan growth in the banking sector and an easing household debt-to-GDP ratio.
Baht to remain volatile despite foreign fund flows
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/02/2026
» Although positive domestic sentiment has supported baht appreciation against the US dollar, the local currency is expected to remain highly volatile amid persistent external uncertainties.
SME loans to be aided by programmes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/02/2026
» Despite weak loan growth in the banking sector, economists believe existing schemes will be sufficient to support lending for two years, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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.
Bank of Thailand expected to avoid manipulation charge
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand has a low likelihood of being designated a currency manipulator, as foreign exchange intervention in the baht remains well below the US threshold, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
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.
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.
Property, trading pose high credit risk
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/12/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has expressed concern over rising credit risks among some large corporations with high debt-to-equity (D/E) ratios, particularly in the property and trading 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.
KTC to transfer bad loans to SAM
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/12/2025
» Krungthai Card (KTC), a non-bank subsidiary of Krungthai Bank, is preparing to transfer non-performing loans (NPLs) to Sukhumvit Asset Management (SAM) next year as part of the authorities' new debt resolution scheme.