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Bank of Thailand takes closer look at large cash transactions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is tightening oversight of cash transactions by introducing stricter due diligence requirements and clearer verification of the purpose of fund usage, in an effort to curb suspicious transactions.
Developer pushes mortgage options
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/09/2024
» The government is being advised to offer 20-year fixed-rate mortgages to help low-income individuals access lending, addressing an obstacle for many Thais who want to own a home.
SCB chief spurns ministerial post
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/07/2023
» Arthid Nanthawithaya, chief executive of SCB X, the financial technology conglomerate and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), said he would reject the post of finance minister in the incoming government if he were to be offered it.
Banks strike back at cybercriminals
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/02/2023
» The local banking industry is developing the technological infrastructure to prevent cybercrime in the hard-hit financial sector, according to an adviser to a key anti-fraud body.
KTC raises loan-loss buffer as 2020 looms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/12/2019
» Krungthai Card (KTC), an unsecured loan provider under Krungthai Bank, is poised to set aside higher loan-loss provisions next year as the economy will likely remain sluggish, a new financial reporting standard is implemented and business expands.
Officials reject KTB-TMB merger talk
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/04/2018
» After a week of mounting speculation over a potential consolidation between Krungthai Bank (KTB) and TMB Bank, KTB's president and TMB's chairman both dispelled the rumours Wednesday, saying there is no merger discussion plan.