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Low-carbon economy looms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand's carbon-intensive industries are under growing pressure to fast-track their green transition after the new government announced an ambitious plan to accelerate the country's net zero goal by 15 years, from 2065 to 2050.
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.
Bank of Thailand sees household debt dipping
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/10/2024
» Household debt is expected to continue declining in the third and fourth quarters of this year, driven by economic growth, according to the Bank of Thailand.
Panel calls for Pao Tang app for stimulus money
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/11/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) supports the government using the Pao Tang app for the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme.
Forecast cut for foreign arrivals
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/12/2021
» The Bank of Thailand has cut its forecast for foreign tourist arrivals in 2022 because of the impact of the Omicron variant and government measures to restore mandatory quarantine for visitors entering the country from overseas.
Auto refinance loans surge in first half
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/11/2021
» Overall auto refinance loans showed strong growth in the first six months of this year, in line with people's higher demand of liquidity during the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic.
Banks to refund victims of scam
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/10/2021
» Banks have confirmed they will pay back money to victims of unauthorised online withdrawals of cash debited via plastic bank cards after a spate of unauthorised online transactions.
BoT mulls revision of GDP forecast
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/07/2021
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT)'s view is that the government's latest lockdown measures will lead to higher downside risks for the Thai economy amid the spread of the Delta variant of Covid-19, which is fuelling the latest wave of infections.
BoT to mull ceiling rate reduction
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/06/2021
» Ceiling interest rates of consumer loan products, which are currently over 20% per year, are expected to be reduced by at least 1-2%, following calls by the government for the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to review interest rates for credit cards and personal loans to tackle household debt.
Plenty of risks on the Thai horizon
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/01/2021
» Thailand's economy is expected to endure greater risks next year because of higher limitations on fiscal and monetary stimulus, says Standard Chartered Bank (Thai).