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Easy Money raises borrowing for expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/02/2026
» Amid sluggish loan demand as the economy sags, pawn shop operator Easy Money has increased borrowing to prepare for business expansion this year.
Joint initiative touts sustainable living
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2025
» Consumers have the power to drive sustainability through their spending choices, especially when it comes to home products and energy use.
Virtual banks to be announced in June
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/04/2025
» The Finance Ministry is scheduled to announce the list of approved virtual banks by June 19, with the Bank of Thailand confirming it will grant three banking licences in the initial stage.
TrueMoney upbeat on virtual bank potential
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/10/2024
» TrueMoney, a Southeast Asian e-payment and financial services provider, believes in the potential of offering virtual banking services.
Virtual bank race: 5 in the running
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/09/2024
» The Bank of Thailand has received five applications for three virtual bank licences, with two of the bidders set to drop out of the race over the following year.
Banks respond to household debt plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/07/2023
» Financial institutions are ready to comply with the Bank of Thailand's household debt resolution, starting with measures to help reduce persistent debt (PD) from April next year.
Ant Group supports local partners on inclusive financial services
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/06/2023
» Ant Group continue to support its local partners in Thailand to develop inclusive financial services i.e cross-border payment solution, virtual bank etc. for local consumers and business communities. However, the company is mainly focusing on cross-border payment solution in the Thai market, said general manager for global merchant partnership of Thailand Ant Group, Sittipong Kittiprapapong.
SCB X keen on novel banking opportunity
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/01/2023
» SCB X, the holding company of Siam Commercial Bank, is interested in setting up a virtual bank, aiming to explore new business opportunities.
BoT sets out plan to issue up to 3 virtual banking licences
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/01/2023
» The Bank of Thailand plans to grant up to three virtual banking licences in the first stage of its digital plans, and will allow both financial institutions and non-financial firms to apply.
KTB, AIS eyeing virtual bank
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/01/2023
» State-owned Krungthai Bank (KTB) has partnered with leading telecom operator Advanced Info Service (AIS) on a plan to jointly invest in a virtual bank, aiming to serve both existing and new customers, says KTB president Payong Srivanich.