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Mideast conflict threatens Thai growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/03/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is warning the war in the Middle East could weigh on Thailand's economy across multiple fronts, potentially dragging GDP growth below its 2% forecast for this year.
Banks tighten digital checks to curb mule accounts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/03/2026
» Banks are tightening monitoring of digital transactions to prevent the use of mule accounts, as fraudsters shift their activities after stricter controls were imposed on conventional bank accounts.
Energy price spike threatens global economic recovery
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/03/2026
» Global oil prices have entered a “danger zone” after surging to around US$110 per barrel following reports that an Iranian oil storage facility had been struck, warned Bangkok Bank’s (BBL) chief economist.
IMF chief sees three key impacts from war
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/03/2026
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been closely monitoring the Middle East war, saying it is seeing three core channels of impact: on energy prices, market sentiment, and disruption in travel, tourism and trade.
Bank of Thailand takes closer look at large cash transactions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is tightening oversight of cash transactions by introducing stricter due diligence requirements and clearer verification of the purpose of fund usage, in an effort to curb suspicious transactions.
Gold traders must report daily trades
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is requiring gold traders to report daily transactions across both physical and digital channels.
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.
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.
The lowdown on net errors and omissions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/09/2025
» The baht has continuously appreciated this year, with the Bank of Thailand attributing it primarily to a weaker dollar. Greater clarity in domestic politics lifted investor confidence, and Thailand's gold trade further supported the currency.
47% of Thais hit by financial fraudsters
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/09/2025
» Scammers can access up to 73% of Thais, with 47% already falling victim to financial fraud, yet most victims remain silent after being scammed, according to a study by Chulalongkorn University.