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IMF suggests deeper Asian economic integration
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/03/2026
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief has called for deeper integration among Asian economies to help the region prepare for heightened global trade tensions and policy shocks.
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.
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.
Users share responsibility in financial fraud decree
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/04/2025
» Victims of financial crimes may be fully liable for damages if losses result from their own negligence under the new emergency decree, according to the Bank of Thailand.
US tariffs to trim Thai GDP level
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/04/2025
» A group of Thai industry leaders expects the planned US reciprocal tariffs to reduce Thai GDP growth by 0.2-0.6 percentage points this year, keeping the forecast within the existing range of 2.4-2.9%.
Cross-border QR payments with India set to begin in Q3
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/04/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is gearing up to launch QR code cross-border payments between Thailand and India by the third quarter of this year, with plans to extend the system to become a multinational payment network spanning Asia.
Bankers allay app concerns
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/11/2023
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) has confirmed the security and stability of banks' mobile banking applications.
A new threat on the banking horizon
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/07/2023
» The Bank of Thailand warns that online financial fraud is increasing as criminals turn to false base stations.
Mobile banking security rules toughened
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/03/2023
» Biometric scans will be required for high-value mobile banking transactions as part of measures to protect consumers from cyber-risks, according to the Bank of Thailand.
Scan set to safeguard mobile banking
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/02/2023
» Mobile banking users may need to complete a biometric scan when adjusting the limit for monetary transfers to strengthen security for mobile transactions.