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World Bank calls for rejig of growth model
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand should use the global spotlight from hosting the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in October this year to reposition its economic growth model, according to a senior World Bank official.
Household debt to limit bank growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/01/2026
» Thailand's elevated household debt is set to remain a key constraint on banking sector expansion in 2026, even as major domestic banks continue to target positive loan growth to support economic momentum.
Low-carbon economy looms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand's carbon-intensive industries are under growing pressure to fast-track their green transition after the new government announced an ambitious plan to accelerate the country's net zero goal by 15 years, from 2065 to 2050.
Large banks pushed on transition loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand has encouraged large commercial banks to offer transition finance to assist local businesses in moving from carbon-intensive industries to more sustainable practices.
KBank prepares digital asset exchange
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/11/2023
» Kasikornbank (KBank) Group plans to launch a digital asset exchange in November after acquiring a 97% share of Satang Pro, a former local cryptocurrency trading board.
Banks consider new fees to reflect expenses
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/05/2023
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) is mulling a new fee structure for the industry, with higher service costs for banks possibly passed on to customers.
Heng Leasing readies listing on stock exchange
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/08/2021
» Heng Leasing and Capital Plc, a consumer loan firm, plans to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and expand its consumer loan products nationwide.
K-Research glum on recovery outlook
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/06/2020
» The country's main industries and economic growth are expected to take longer than one year to return to pre-pandemic levels, while an unemployment spike is the greatest concern, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
BBL accelerates digital adoption plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/11/2018
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) has sped up its digital adoption plan to develop financial innovations that serve demand in regional markets.
KBank keeps mortgage goal
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/08/2018
» SET-listed Kasikornbank (KBank), the country's third-largest lender by assets, is maintaining its full-year new mortgage lending target in a range of 6-8%, though loan growth was below target for the first six months.