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Bangkok Bank urges government emphasis on foreign direct investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/01/2026
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) has called on the new government to emphasise investment support to accommodate an anticipated increase in foreign trade and investment flows across Southeast Asia over five years.
Innocent victims of the mule crackdown
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2025
» In recent days, public complaints have surged over the suspension of money transfers and payments via digital platforms, largely linked to authorities' crackdown on mule accounts.
Households tapping solar power
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/03/2025
» Thailand is transitioning towards a green economy, and individuals can play an active role in this shift.
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.
KKP transitions to sustainable finance
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/05/2024
» Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP), the holding company of Kiatnakin Bank, is offering sustainable financial services with a focus on the real estate sector, providing green loans to both commercial and individual customers.
BBL signals support for expanding Asean investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/11/2023
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is ready to support its customers in expanding their business and investments in Asean, which has high growth potential amid global economic uncertainties.
Minimum wage hike seen reducing poverty
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/09/2022
» Krungthai Compass, a research unit under Krungthai Bank, expects the minimum wage increase to reduce the number of poor workers, improve their income, and broadly support long-term Thai economic growth.
E.SUN unveils local office
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/08/2022
» Taiwan's E.SUN Bank opened its first representative office in Bangkok on Tuesday, aiming to provide financial services for Taiwanese corporations.
KTB speeds up branch consolidation plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/06/2020
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) plans to accelerate its branch downsizing and consolidation schedule for 80-100 sites this year, aiming to maintain half of existing staff by having them work from home to adapt to post-pandemic behaviour.
Banking trio announce uneven Q1 results
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/04/2020
» The unaudited consolidated net profit of three commercial banks -- Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), TMB Bank and Tisco Financial Group -- were mixed for the first quarter, with most recording a bad loan uptick, while SCB's chief warned Covid-19 impacts will be apparent in future quarters.