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BoT plans to issue new gold trading measures
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/01/2026
» As part of efforts to reduce currency volatility and prevent a sharp appreciation of the baht that could affect the economy, the Bank of Thailand plans to cap daily gold trading in baht on digital platforms at 50 million baht.
Structural reforms key to solving debt, say bankers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand needs to make a transition from debt-relief measures to structural reforms to address the country’s household debt problem in the long term, says Payong Srivanich, chairman of the Thai Bankers’ Association.
Bank of Thailand to supervise loans for hire purchase, leasing
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/06/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) may take over the regulation of fees and interest rates for auto hire-purchase and leasing loans, replacing the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) under a new law.
Bank of Thailand allows banks to give credit to debt scheme users
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is allowing banks to continue providing credit lines to retail borrowers participating in debt restructuring programmes to help support their liquidity amid a slower income recovery.
Bureau sees 15% hike in overall NPLs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/05/2024
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) recorded a 15% increase in overall non-performing loans (NPLs) in the first quarter of this year, primarily driven by auto and mortgage loan payment defaults.
Gulf quashes KBank takeover rumour as stake increases
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/04/2024
» Gulf Energy Development clarified that it has no plans to take over Kasikornbank (KBank), attributing its recent increased shareholding in the bank solely to its pursuit of investment gains.
IMF upgrades Thailand's GDP growth projection for 2024
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/01/2024
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Thai GDP growth of 4.4% for this year, up from 2.5% in 2023.
BoT bans fees for consumer loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is prohibiting fees for debt prepayment and debt restructuring for all consumer loan products under the new responsible lending (RL) regulation.
Banking on responsible lending
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/11/2023
» As authorities try to ease swelling household debt, the Bank of Thailand plans to implement responsible lending guidelines to improve loan quality in the financial system, starting on Jan 1, 2024.
TMBThanachart Bank decides not to raise its rates for now
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/09/2023
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has no plans to increase interest rates on loans following the latest policy rate hike by the central bank last month, aiming to support the debt payment ability of retail customers.