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Fitch says durable coalition crucial to fiscal outlook
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» A durable coalition will be critical to Thailand's post-election fiscal outlook and would help reduce the risk of a sovereign rating downgrade, says Fitch Ratings.
Credit card use to remain weak in Q4
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/11/2025
» Credit card spending during the final quarter of the year is expected to remain subdued, in line with the economy, despite the government's implementation of stimulus measures.
Joint initiative touts sustainable living
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2025
» Consumers have the power to drive sustainability through their spending choices, especially when it comes to home products and energy use.
Baht facing unstable week amid upheaval
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/09/2025
» Greater baht volatility is expected this week, pressured by domestic political instability and expectations of a US policy rate cut later this month.
KBank keeps vow to customers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/09/2024
» Despite abundant challenges, Kasikornbank (KBank), Thailand's third-largest lender by total assets, remains committed to supporting vulnerable clients in managing their debt throughout the lifetime of their loans.
Using digital tech, SCB X eyes virtual bank licence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/04/2023
» SCB X, a holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), is keen to obtain a virtual bank licence as part of its five-year business strategy.
Alipay predicts jump in mobile payments
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/02/2023
» Alipay Thailand expects mobile payments made by Chinese travellers in Thailand to surge this year thanks to China's reopening.
Owed a real debt of gratitude
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/03/2022
» Nayanee Peaugkham, 54, has spent more than 20 years honing her experience in financial services.
Alpha X targets SET listing, loan growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/03/2022
» Alpha X Ltd, a luxury car loan provider under SCB X, aims to grow its auto loan portfolio to 20 billion baht by 2025 and plans to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) within five years.
BoT revises growth forecast to 1.8%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/06/2021
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has slashed the country's economic growth forecast again for this year to 1.8% from an earlier projection of 3%, due to lower foreign tourist arrival estimates and lower domestic demand due to the third wave of Covid-19.