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E-savings gain appeal as interest rates edge lower
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/01/2026
» As interest rates continue to decline, e-savings deposit accounts are emerging as an attractive option for younger Thais looking to take their first steps towards saving.
Mortgage rejection rate soars after pandemic
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/03/2024
» Following the pandemic, there has been a surge in the rejection rate of housing loan applications, attributed to would-be homebuyers' weakened debt repayment capability, stemming from the sluggish economic growth and higher cost of living.
Banking on responsible lending
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/11/2023
» As authorities try to ease swelling household debt, the Bank of Thailand plans to implement responsible lending guidelines to improve loan quality in the financial system, starting on Jan 1, 2024.
Bank of Thailand upbeat on cardholders' repayment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/08/2023
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) affirms up to 80% of credit cardholders can repay their debt at the minimum payment rate of 10%, while the regulator prepares assistance measure to help consumers who cannot comply with the rule.
Ttb eyes transition to cashless branches
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/03/2023
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) plans to transition some of its traditional branches to paperless and cashless outlets in an effort to increase its digital banking user base by 30% this year.
BoT eyes higher bank capital reserves
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/03/2022
» The business groups of commercial banks planning to invest in digital asset businesses will have to keep sufficient capital reserves to handle possible risk, according to the central bank.
Diversifying service amid a pandemic
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/04/2021
» The pandemic has pushed Superrich Thailand Forex (STR Forex) to think of new ways to do business in order to survive.
BoT issuing THOR bonds next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/09/2020
» The Bank of Thailand plans to issue new bonds based on the Thai Overnight Repurchase Rate (THOR) next year, aiming to encourage the use of the new reference rate after the upcoming phase-out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR).
Jailbroken phones slapped with ban
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/12/2019
» Around 10,000 mobile phones that have been jailbroken or have outdated operating systems will be banned from making mobile banking transactions, starting from May 1, 2020, as part of the central bank's efforts to upgrade security for mobile banking.
Magnetic card cancellation delay planned
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/09/2019
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) plans to seek the central bank's approval to put off the regulator's deadline to cancel the use of magnetic-stripe ATM and debit cards until early next year from the end of this year.