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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.
New SCB chief likely to move over from card division
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/01/2026
» SCB X Group, a financial technology conglomerate and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), looks set to appoint the head of Card X as SCB's next top executive as the group prepares for broad management changes.
JCB targets wealthy Thai credit card customers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/12/2025
» JCB International (Thailand), the local unit of the Japan-based global card network, aims to grow its upper-income customer segment over three years to increase spending by Thai cardholders.
Credit card use to remain weak in Q4
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/11/2025
» Credit card spending during the final quarter of the year is expected to remain subdued, in line with the economy, despite the government's implementation of stimulus measures.
CIMBT targets higher bancassurance revenue
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/11/2025
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) wants to strengthen its bancassurance business to support fee-based income, offsetting sluggish loan growth.
Bankers back scheme to aid small debtors
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/11/2025
» The Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA) says it will support the government’s new debt resolution programme, in which asset management companies (AMCs) will play the lead role.
Line BK growth continues 5 years on
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/10/2025
» After five years of operation, Line BK, a pioneering digital banking platform in Thailand, continues to post solid business momentum and remains confident in its competitiveness as virtual banks prepare their functions.
Panel expected to maintain policy rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/10/2025
» Economists expect the Bank of Thailand to keep its policy rate unchanged at Wednesday's meeting, as the central bank awaits clearer economic data and allows time for its new governor to settle in.
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.