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Thailand seen highly exposed to oil shock
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/04/2026
» Thailand is among the region's most vulnerable countries to an oil shock, with the risk potentially reducing household income by 3-4%, according to the World Bank.
Double financing adds to property sector's woes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/08/2024
» Higher debt leverage resulting from double financing is making it more difficult for property companies to secure bank loans, forcing some developers to rely on short-term loans from major shareholders.
LH Bank sets out 5-year expansion plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/03/2024
» Land and Houses Bank (LH Bank), the financial arm of property developer Land and Houses Plc (LH), wants to upgrade to a mid-sized bank by 2030, driven by robust loan growth and improving income.
Online voting registration heralded
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/05/2023
» Allowing eligible citizens to register for online voting in the upcoming general election is a good start as Thailand shuffles towards e-government, according to advisors.
LH Bank zeroes in on Taiwanese prospects
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/08/2022
» Land and Houses Bank (LH Bank) is putting more focus on Taiwanese businesses in Thailand, aiming for 70% loan growth in this corporate customer segment in 2022.
StanChart optimistic on shipments
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/07/2021
» Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) views exports as the key engine to support the Thai economy this year and drive growth next year.
CIMBT eyes hotels for uptick
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/07/2021
» The research house of CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) forecasts Bangkok and the five surrounding provinces under the government's partial lockdown measures should reopen in August, while the Phuket sandbox scheme should help hotels on the island recover.
BAM's IPO marks successful debut
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/12/2019
» Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM) has posted the country's second largest IPO by market capitalisation this year, finishing at 17.50 baht after a wild ride on its first day of trade on Monday.