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BBL recommends Thai businesses mull expansion to India
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/04/2026
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is encouraging Thai businesses to expand into India to reduce their reliance on the US market amid rising geopolitical risk and escalating global trade tensions.
Interest rate cuts have uneven impact for retail borrowers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/03/2026
» Retail borrowers have begun to benefit from a series of policy rate cuts over several months. However, the impact may not be immediately noticeable for some borrowers as their monthly instalment payments could remain static.
YouTrip targets 10% growth a year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/12/2025
» YouTrip, Asia-Pacific's leading multi-currency travel card, expects to maintain annual growth of 10% over the next three years and is preparing to list on a US stock exchange during that period.
Thailand tightens mobile banking transfer limits
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/08/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has set a daily transfer limit of 50,000 baht for children and the elderly using mobile banking, seeking to curb financial fraud.
Pundits see SMEs facing tough times
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/07/2025
» Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to face increased challenges due to renegotiations concerning the US's reciprocal tariffs, potentially resulting in further closures, according to two research houses.
Foreign currency deposit accounts skyrocket
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/06/2025
» Foreign currency deposit (FCD) accounts have grown rapidly, driven primarily by individuals, especially younger depositors seeking higher returns.
Bank rate cut to trim interest margin
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/05/2025
» Large local banks have lowered their interest rates in response to the Bank of Thailand's recent policy rate cut, a move that is expected to compress the banking sector's net interest margin (NIM) this year.
De Forest taps southern culinary prowess
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/03/2025
» Given the many challenges faced by Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), business adaptation is key to survival.
Baht expected to weaken
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2025
» The baht is expected to weaken over the next few weeks amid rising global trade tensions following the recent US decision to increase tariffs on aluminium and steel imports to 25%.
Thai factory closures likely to worsen
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/02/2025
» More Thai factories are expected to close this year than in the past two years, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research), citing a weakening manufacturing sector and several ongoing economic challenges.