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Virtual banks to shake up Thai finance next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2025
» By mid-2026, Thais are expected to be able to access virtual banks, offering expanded options for people underserved by formal financial services.
Virtual banks to bolster financial inclusion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/10/2025
» Virtual banks are 10 times more likely to reach untapped retail customers than traditional banks, improving the country's rate of financial inclusion, say new industry players.
Concerns over EV loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/12/2023
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) is expressing concern over the quality of electric vehicle (EV) loans, noting that the value of an EV depreciates faster than the value of a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered car.
Krungsri arm to bolster online presence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/05/2022
» Krungsri Auto Broker, an insurance broker under Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), will strengthen its online channels and digital platforms, in a bid to grow the business this year.
E-channels eyed for growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/03/2021
» Krungsri Auto, a vehicle loan unit under Bank of Ayudhya, is beefing up its digitalisation efforts to grow its car loans this year.
Pandemic strikes travel coverage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/09/2020
» Travel insurance premiums are poised to drop by 90% this year because of travel restrictions, says Cigna Thailand.
Bank of Thailand expects weaker economy in Q1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2020
» The spread of the new coronavirus strain and the delay in the fiscal 2020 budget bill will dampen the economy, which will grow at a softer pace than expected in the first quarter and the full year, adding to the likelihood of a policy rate cut at next week's meeting, says a key central bank official.
BoT warns dust will soon hit tourism
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2019
» Even though the persistent toxic haze caused by ultra-fine dust particles shrouding Bangkok and its vicinity has not yet taken a toll on the tourism sector, an impact is inevitable if the pollution is prolonged, says a senior official at the central bank.
BoT holds at 1.5%, signals future shift
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/08/2018
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) left its policy rate unchanged as expected yesterday but said that the necessity of accommodative monetary policy is subsiding, adding to signs that a shift to a neutral stance is just around the corner.