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Banker slams parties' household debt vows
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/02/2026
» As political parties compete to offer quick relief for struggling households, a leading Thai banker warns the country's debt crisis cannot be resolved with tax revenues or government spending alone.
World Bank calls for rejig of growth model
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand should use the global spotlight from hosting the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in October this year to reposition its economic growth model, according to a senior World Bank official.
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.
Innocent victims of the mule crackdown
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2025
» In recent days, public complaints have surged over the suspension of money transfers and payments via digital platforms, largely linked to authorities' crackdown on mule accounts.
Bank chief calls for economic reform
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/09/2025
» Piti Tantakasem, chief executive at TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), has urged structural economic reform to enable the country to withstand persistent political instability.
BoT board boss pick delay
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/10/2024
» A committee organised to pick a new chairman of the board for the Bank of Thailand has postponed its selection until further notice amid concerns of possible political interference from several people, including former BoT governor Tarisa Watanagase.
SCB EIC wary of risk to foreign investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/06/2024
» SCB EIC, a research centre under Siam Commercial Bank, has expressed concerns about heightened political risks undermining foreign investment in both financial and capital markets, as well as long-term foreign direct investment.
1% credit card fee remains on hold
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is continuing to freeze the attempt to charge an additional 1% fee to local credit cardholders, prompting card issuers to explore alternative solutions.
Ttb set to roll out nanofinance service in April
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/03/2024
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) is scheduled to introduce a nanofinance service next month, employing a risk-based pricing (RBP) approach in preparation for the central bank's new lending model.
LH Bank sets out 5-year expansion plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/03/2024
» Land and Houses Bank (LH Bank), the financial arm of property developer Land and Houses Plc (LH), wants to upgrade to a mid-sized bank by 2030, driven by robust loan growth and improving income.