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EV demand fuels Krungsri Auto's expansion plans
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/04/2026
» Krungsri Auto, the automotive finance arm of Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya), aims to maintain its leadership in electric vehicle (EV) lending as demand rises amid surging oil prices.
Crude prices test GDP, inflation goals
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/03/2026
» The government is advised to adopt a managed float approach to deal with energy prices amid expectations that domestic diesel prices could reach 60 baht per litre.
Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group plans to expand EV loan portfolio
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/02/2026
» Kiatnakin Phatra Bank, a subsidiary of Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP), wants to grow its electric vehicle (EV) loan portfolio this year, following strong adoption of EVs in the Thai market.
Optimism over new government's budget
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» The World Bank expects the formation of Thailand's new government and the disbursement of the fiscal 2027 budget to proceed on schedule, helping the country to achieve economic growth of 1.6% this year.
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.
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.
JCB targets wealthy Thai credit card customers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/12/2025
» JCB International (Thailand), the local unit of the Japan-based global card network, aims to grow its upper-income customer segment over three years to increase spending by Thai cardholders.
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.
SCB X plans to harness AI for virtual bank
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/07/2025
» SCB X, the technology conglomerate and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), is set to launch its virtual bank under the "AI Native Bank" concept.
Banks help sugar farmers combat PM2.5
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2025
» The amount of PM2.5 air pollution has increased in Thailand in recent years, driven by multiple factors such as industrial manufacturing, the widespread use of internal combustion engine-powered vehicles, and the open burning of garbage and agricultural crop residue.