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Thailand's major banks target modest loan growth in 2026
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/02/2026
» Major domestic banks have set modest loan growth targets for 2026 in line with the slower pace of the Thai economy, while maintaining a selective approach to new lending.
Listed bank profits edge up in 2025
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/01/2026
» The banking sector reported marginal net profit growth of 3.6% in 2025, with large banks posting weaker profitability while small lenders delivered strong earnings growth.
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.
Bank profits up 3.97% in H1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/07/2025
» Thailand's banking industry reported a modest increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, weighed down by a decline in net interest margin, lower interest rates, and sluggish loan growth.
KBank reports every loan segment stalls in first 5 months
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/05/2025
» Kasikornbank (KBank) has reported loan growth slowed during the first five months of this year, with all loan segments affected by sluggish economic conditions and uncertainty surrounding US tariff hikes.
SCB X in search of higher profits via wealthier customers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/04/2025
» SCB X, the financial technology conglomerate and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), is entering its third year of operations in 2025.
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.
Banks post modest increase in profits
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/10/2024
» The banking sector reported a modest increase in profits for the first nine months of 2024, driven by gains in both interest and fee income, while continuing to allocate substantial reserves for loan losses in preparation for heightened uncertainties.
Bangkok Bank reports profit uptick of 6.2%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/10/2024
» Two listed banks including Bangkok Bank (BBL) have reported positive net profits for the first nine months of the year, while another two banks posted lower profits.
KBank keen to pare its expansion in China
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/10/2024
» Kasikornbank (KBank) has scaled back its banking business in China because of increased uncertainties stemming from geopolitical tensions and a slowdown in that country's economic growth.