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Banks focus on selective segments for auto loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/01/2026
» Banks are adopting mixed strategies for auto loans this year, focusing on selective segments amid weak consumer purchasing power.
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.
Bank of Thailand to supervise loans for hire purchase, leasing
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/06/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) may take over the regulation of fees and interest rates for auto hire-purchase and leasing loans, replacing the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) under a new law.
Auto lease adjustment causes a kerfuffle
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/06/2025
» Auto leasing business operators have shown varying levels of readiness to comply with the Bank of Thailand's regulations following a recent amendment to a royal decree on auto hire-purchase businesses.
Banking loan growth to slump in Q2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/05/2025
» Loan growth in the banking sector is expected to slow in the second quarter this year due to rising uncertainty surrounding global trade policies, according to an executive at the Bank of Thailand.
Bank of Thailand wary of falling asset quality for some borrowers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/03/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has expressed concerns over declining asset quality among higher-income borrowers, following a similar trend observed for middle- to lower-income groups, aligning with the softening of economic growth.
Many debt relief registrants ineligible
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/01/2025
» A large number of borrowers have registered for the "You Fight, We Help" debt relief scheme one month after its implementation, but many do not qualify to participate in the programme, according to bankers.
Thai auto loan firms bullish on growth as sector recovers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/01/2025
» Auto loan providers are optimistic about recording growth in consumer loan products this year, bolstered by improvements in the automotive sector.
BoT says slowdown won't lead to loan contraction
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/10/2024
» The Bank of Thailand expects lending in the banking sector will not contract this year despite a slowdown based on ongoing debt deleveraging.
Bank of Thailand sees household debt dipping
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/10/2024
» Household debt is expected to continue declining in the third and fourth quarters of this year, driven by economic growth, according to the Bank of Thailand.