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World Bank calls for rejig of growth model
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand should use the global spotlight from hosting the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in October this year to reposition its economic growth model, according to a senior World Bank official.
BoT plans to issue new gold trading measures
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/01/2026
» As part of efforts to reduce currency volatility and prevent a sharp appreciation of the baht that could affect the economy, the Bank of Thailand plans to cap daily gold trading in baht on digital platforms at 50 million baht.
Baht set to keep rising in Q1 alongside surge in bullion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/01/2026
» Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) expects the baht to continue to appreciate against the US dollar in the first quarter of this year, in line with rising global gold prices.
New ATM licences to expand availability
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/10/2025
» The Bank of Thailand plans to introduce new business licences for white-label automated teller machines (ATMs) next year.
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.
Bank profits up 3.97% in H1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/07/2025
» Thailand's banking industry reported a modest increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, weighed down by a decline in net interest margin, lower interest rates, and sluggish loan growth.
Growth of eateries outpaces tourism
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/06/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has observed a glut of restaurants relative to the slower growth in foreign tourist arrivals, with the impact affecting mainly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Thai economy put at risk by surge in zero-dollar exports
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/04/2025
» The government is being urged to address zero-dollar exports and investments from China, as they are expected to intensify due to the US tariff measures.
Credit card firms plead for low rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/03/2025
» The Credit Card Club of the Thai Bankers' Association is urging the Bank of Thailand to extend the current minimum payment rate for credit cards until next year.
Ttb sets out card business ambitions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/02/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has set out ambitious growth plans for its card business, aiming for stronger income contributions from this segment over the next three years.