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Finance summit thrusts Thailand onto global stage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thailand is gearing up to host the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, one of the world's most influential gatherings on international economic and financial cooperation, in October for the first time in 35 years.
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.
Low-carbon economy looms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand's carbon-intensive industries are under growing pressure to fast-track their green transition after the new government announced an ambitious plan to accelerate the country's net zero goal by 15 years, from 2065 to 2050.
Bangkok Bank, MIT aid SMEs and farmers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/11/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a well-known educational institution, to bring the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation to Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.
Bank of Thailand urged to address strong baht
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/10/2025
» Business operators have renewed calls for the Bank of Thailand to address the baht's strength, saying an exchange rate of 34-35 baht per US dollar would be more favourable for exports.
New Bank of Thailand chief pledges more help for household debtors
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/10/2025
» The new governor of the Bank of Thailand has vowed to focus more on targeted measures alongside monetary policy to deliver tangible results and provide meaningful support to the public.
Structural reforms key to solving debt, say bankers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand needs to make a transition from debt-relief measures to structural reforms to address the country’s household debt problem in the long term, says Payong Srivanich, chairman of the Thai Bankers’ Association.
KBank reports every loan segment stalls in first 5 months
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/05/2025
» Kasikornbank (KBank) has reported loan growth slowed during the first five months of this year, with all loan segments affected by sluggish economic conditions and uncertainty surrounding US tariff hikes.
Users share responsibility in financial fraud decree
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/04/2025
» Victims of financial crimes may be fully liable for damages if losses result from their own negligence under the new emergency decree, according to the Bank of Thailand.
HSBC touts Thailand's long-term growth potential
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/03/2025
» HSBC Thailand remains committed to supporting the Thai economy amid heightened global uncertainties, demonstrating its confidence in the country's long-term growth potential.