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Thailand seen highly exposed to oil shock
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/04/2026
» Thailand is among the region's most vulnerable countries to an oil shock, with the risk potentially reducing household income by 3-4%, according to the World Bank.
KKP keen on 'mass affluent' segment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/04/2026
» Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP) plans to expand assets under management (AUM) among its "mass affluent" customers as this segment is becoming an increasingly significant proportion of its client base.
Homebuyers advised to decide quickly
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/03/2026
» Banks are urging prospective homebuyers to make purchasing decisions within the first half of the year before costs rise further, amid concerns that inflation could increase under wartime conditions.
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.
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.
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.
Bangkok Bank focused on wealthy credit card users
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/11/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) plans to focus on the upper income segment for its credit card business as it aims to maintain its wealth customer base.
Bad debt scheme to be launched in New Year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/11/2025
» The government plans to roll out the new debt resolution programme "Clear Debt, Move Forward" in January next year, offering measures such as interest payment waivers and reductions of principal for qualified borrowers.
Non-banks get go-ahead for asset management ventures
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/11/2025
» The Bank of Thailand will allow non-bank institutions to establish joint-venture asset management companies (JV-AMCs), expanding on a previous policy that permitted only banks to do so.
KBank bullish on cutting employee costs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/10/2025
» Kasikornbank (KBank) has successfully implemented its early retirement (ER) programme and aims to reduce employee costs by 10-20% over five years as it increasingly adopts artificial intelligence (AI).