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Optimism over new government's budget
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» The World Bank expects the formation of Thailand's new government and the disbursement of the fiscal 2027 budget to proceed on schedule, helping the country to achieve economic growth of 1.6% this year.
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.
Industrial decline forcing Thais into service jobs
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/01/2026
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has expressed concern over the weakening income outlook in the labour market, as an industrial slowdown continues to push workers into the service sector.
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.
KBank offers unusual early retirement scheme
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/08/2025
» Driven by the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) disruption, Kasikornbank (KBank) has introduced a special early retirement (ER) programme for employees aged 45 and older, with several other banks reportedly offering similar initiatives.
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.
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.
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.
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.