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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.
Households tapping solar power
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/03/2025
» Thailand is transitioning towards a green economy, and individuals can play an active role in this shift.
Auto industry on thin ice
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/01/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has expressed concerns about the uncertainty surrounding new car sales in Thailand this year and the increasing challenges facing the country's automotive industry in the medium term.
Older banknotes pushed for occasions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand has requested consumers use banknotes that are already in circulation to mark special occasions rather than demanding newly printed ones to allow for the longer time frame that banknotes are now in circulation.
SCB EIC predicts fragile conditions for lending
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/06/2024
» SCB EIC, a research centre under Siam Commercial Bank, anticipates increased fragility in the household and business sectors, which combined with the Bank of Thailand's responsible lending practices will pressure loan growth in the banking industry over the next few years.
Krungsri Auto hikes rates for car loans
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/11/2023
» Krungsri Auto, the country's largest auto loan service provider, has lifted its interest rates in line with the Bank of Thailand's policy rate hikes.
Online voting registration heralded
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/05/2023
» Allowing eligible citizens to register for online voting in the upcoming general election is a good start as Thailand shuffles towards e-government, according to advisors.
Central bank to issue 20-baht polymer banknotes in March
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/01/2022
» The Bank of Thailand plans to start issuing 20-baht polymer banknotes on March 24.
Study shows shift to e-payment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/12/2021
» The country's use of cash is expected to decline by 4% in 10 years and 15% in 20 years as more Thais shift to e-payment, according to a Bank of Thailand paper.
BoT details blueprint for digital currency
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/08/2021
» The Bank of Thailand plans to test its Retail Central Bank Digital Currency (Retail CBDC) in next year's second quarter, allowing all related parties to participate in the testing process.