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Easy Money raises borrowing for expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/02/2026
» Amid sluggish loan demand as the economy sags, pawn shop operator Easy Money has increased borrowing to prepare for business expansion this year.
Auto loan segment volatile
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/01/2024
» Thailand's uneven economic recovery has affected some auto loan borrowers and increased default risk.
Central bank tackling rise in unsecured loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/10/2022
» The Bank of Thailand plans to ask both banks and non-banks to cease encouraging unnecessary borrowing of unsecured loans early next year as it wants to see the ratio of household debt to be at a level not exceeding 80% of GDP.
TCRB eager for commercial licence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/03/2022
» Thai Credit Retail Bank (TCRB) is considering becoming a commercial bank to better meet customer demand and grow its business.
BAM optimistic on joint ventures to manage bad assets
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2022
» SET-listed Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM) is in talks with seven financial institutions to be potential partners and set up joint venture asset management companies (JV AMCs) under the Bank of Thailand's initiative to manage non-performing loans (NPLs) in the banking industry.
Digital shift to cut TMB-TBank clients' costs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/12/2020
» TMB-Thanachart Bank (TMB-TBank) aims to transfer its wholesale commercial customers onto a digital banking platform next year, a move that should help clients save about 60% on their operational costs.
KBank prepares three-year staff training
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/10/2020
» Kasikornbank (KBank) plans to implement the second phase of the K-Transformation programme for the next three years to focus on improving human resource development for the digital era.
Headwinds cause major B4.9tn loss
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/09/2020
» Uncertainties in domestic politics, economic policies and the external front over the past 14 years led to losses to Thailand's GDP worth 4.9 trillion baht, according to a research paper.
Filling a prescription for career success
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/04/2020
» Like many graduates who embark on a career to match the degree they earned, Pipit Aneaknithi started out as a pharmacist until his passion to make a difference turned him into a banker.
Bank of Thailand considering licences for digital-only banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/01/2020
» The Bank of Thailand is studying licences for digital banks, a tool meant to enhance financial inclusion and keep pace with consumer needs in the digital age, says a senior official.