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Reform effort urged for incoming administration
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/01/2026
» The new government is being advised to step up efforts to pursue economic reforms, with a primary focus on the tourism, agriculture and industrial sectors, or risk economic growth of only 1–2% a year, economists say.
Virtual banks to shake up Thai finance next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2025
» By mid-2026, Thais are expected to be able to access virtual banks, offering expanded options for people underserved by formal financial services.
Virtual banks to bolster financial inclusion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/10/2025
» Virtual banks are 10 times more likely to reach untapped retail customers than traditional banks, improving the country's rate of financial inclusion, say new industry players.
KTB, MRTA team up for transport payment card
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/08/2025
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has partnered with Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to launch the Mang-moom EMV Card, a chip-based contactless card for fare payments across all MRT lines.
Concerns over EV loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/12/2023
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) is expressing concern over the quality of electric vehicle (EV) loans, noting that the value of an EV depreciates faster than the value of a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered car.
Apec summit expected to generate B600bn
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/12/2022
» An industry council estimates the Apec Summit 2022 held in Bangkok last month will generate 500-600 billion baht in benefits for Thailand's economy over the next 3-5 years.
BoT looks for cash deposit solutions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/10/2022
» The Bank of Thailand intends to find solutions to make cash deposit machines (CDMs) more convenient, following new regulations from the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) on their use.
Krungsri arm to bolster online presence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/05/2022
» Krungsri Auto Broker, an insurance broker under Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), will strengthen its online channels and digital platforms, in a bid to grow the business this year.
E-channels eyed for growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/03/2021
» Krungsri Auto, a vehicle loan unit under Bank of Ayudhya, is beefing up its digitalisation efforts to grow its car loans this year.
Pandemic strikes travel coverage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/09/2020
» Travel insurance premiums are poised to drop by 90% this year because of travel restrictions, says Cigna Thailand.