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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.
Panel puts flood income loss at B30bn this month
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/12/2025
» The private sector estimates the deadly floods in the South have caused income losses of 20-30 billion baht, weighing on GDP growth in the final quarter of this year.
New central bank governor envisions expanded role
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/11/2025
» The new governor of the Bank of Thailand wants to get more involved with the country's structural challenges and real sector issues, expanding the bank's role beyond its traditional focus on economic stability.
Debt sales down 56% as banks wait
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/11/2025
» Bad debt sales in the banking industry plunged by more than 50% during the first nine months of this year, as both banks and asset management companies (AMCs) adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the government's new debt resolution scheme.
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.
BoT: Meagre inflation no limit to economic growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/10/2025
» An inflation rate falling short of the central bank's targeted range is not a barrier to economic growth, insists the Bank of Thailand.
SCB opts to scale down operations
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/07/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) plans to scale down its business operations over the next 12–18 months in response to a weaker outlook for the Thai economy.
Bangkok Bank touts Thai SMEs in Indonesia
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/07/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) stands ready to support Thai medium-sized enterprises expanding to Indonesia, where opportunities are growing across various supply chain industries.
Visa card spending per visitor rises in Thailand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/05/2025
» Visa Thailand has observed slower growth in Visa card payments made by inbound tourists, in line with stagnant foreign tourist arrivals.
HSBC sets digital transactions goal
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/04/2025
» HSBC Thailand aims to become the No.1 foreign bank for digital transaction banking solutions in the Thai market, in line with the country's strong growth in digital banking adoption.