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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.
The lowdown on net errors and omissions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/09/2025
» The baht has continuously appreciated this year, with the Bank of Thailand attributing it primarily to a weaker dollar. Greater clarity in domestic politics lifted investor confidence, and Thailand's gold trade further supported the currency.
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.
Auto industry on thin ice
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/01/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has expressed concerns about the uncertainty surrounding new car sales in Thailand this year and the increasing challenges facing the country's automotive industry in the medium term.
Citi keen to aid expansion of mid-sized firms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/05/2024
» International bank Citi is planning to support medium-sized enterprises in Thailand and Asia as they venture into overseas markets, leveraging burgeoning opportunities as the region's economies grow rapidly.
Concerns over EV loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/12/2023
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) is expressing concern over the quality of electric vehicle (EV) loans, noting that the value of an EV depreciates faster than the value of a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered car.
Krungsri Auto hikes rates for car loans
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/11/2023
» Krungsri Auto, the country's largest auto loan service provider, has lifted its interest rates in line with the Bank of Thailand's policy rate hikes.
KBank mulls buying Home Credit Vietnam
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/09/2023
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is exploring an acquisition deal with Home Credit Vietnam as part of its Asean business expansion.
HSBC Thailand prepares strategy for expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/06/2023
» HSBC Thailand aims to raise fresh funds and secure an additional licence in preparation for local business expansion in line with the country's economic growth.
Krungsri sees support for Japan's interests
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/06/2023
» Bank of Ayudhya, which markets itself as Krungsri, believes the new government will support Japanese investment in Thailand.