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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.
Banks help sugar farmers combat PM2.5
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2025
» The amount of PM2.5 air pollution has increased in Thailand in recent years, driven by multiple factors such as industrial manufacturing, the widespread use of internal combustion engine-powered vehicles, and the open burning of garbage and agricultural crop residue.
KTC partnership to offer car title loans at post offices
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/03/2025
» Krungthai Card (KTC), a non-bank subsidiary of Krungthai Bank, has teamed up with Thailand Post to offer car title loans at post offices. The partnership aims to generate 45 million baht in new loans over the next three months.
KBank upgrades systems to fortify core infrastructure
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/01/2025
» Kasikornbank (KBank) has strengthened its infrastructure by upgrading its core banking and credit scoring systems, aimed at enhancing its business capabilities and improving asset quality management amid ongoing economic uncertainties.
SCB welcomes digital transformation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/12/2024
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is revamping its core banking system, aiming to enhance its digital banking services and address rising competition from virtual banks.
Krungsri Consumer predicts uptick in credit card loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/08/2024
» Krungsri Consumer, the unsecured loan unit of Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), anticipates a rise in credit card loans during the second half of this year, despite a sluggish economy and an increase in the minimum payment requirement for credit cards.
UOB eyes partners to help SMEs hit sustainability goals
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/04/2024
» UOB Thailand has teamed up with the government and private sector to assist local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their transition towards business sustainability.
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.
KBank spins off investment business
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/08/2023
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is spinning off its investment business to a new entity with the aim of making profits of 5 billion baht over the next three years, paving the way for new S-curve business in the long run.
SCB X says virtual bank will meet BoT's requirements
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/07/2023
» SCB X, the financial technology conglomerate and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), believes its planned virtual bank will comply with the central bank's requirements amid competition for the new banking licence.