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Thailand's major banks target modest loan growth in 2026
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/02/2026
» Major domestic banks have set modest loan growth targets for 2026 in line with the slower pace of the Thai economy, while maintaining a selective approach to new lending.
Banks ramp up green initiatives
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/08/2025
» In advancing sustainable business practices, banks are doing more than offering green financial services to clients.
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.
Ban on transactions from mule accounts imminent
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2025
» The banking industry is set to implement a ban on financial transactions involving mule accounts in March, in compliance with the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) directive.
BoT clamps down on mule accounts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/01/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is tightening rules for financial transactions to control mule accounts and plans to extend stricter measures to include digital assets and e-wallets in the next phase.
The effort to clamp down on scams
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/09/2024
» Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a People's Party list MP, recently slammed the Bank of Thailand governor for his slow action in tackling rampant call centre scams.
BoT leaves interest rate unchanged
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the policy rate steady at 2.5% on Wednesday, in line with the local economic recovery.
How interest rates affect household debt
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/11/2023
» Elevated interest rates became the topic of public discussion recently after a homebuyer posted her home instalment payment of 10,900 baht on social media, of which the principal accounted for only five baht, while interest expense was 10,894.5 baht.
KBank appoints new president, restructures business operations
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/08/2023
» Kasikornbank (KBank) has announced the appointment of a new president and co-president, along with a restructuring of its business operations under a spin-off strategy.
UOB chief champions rise of sustainable financing
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/05/2023
» United Overseas Bank (UOB) has developed green frameworks to provide companies with simplified access to green and sustainable financing so that they can build resilient businesses, said Tan Choon Hin, president and CEO of UOB Thailand.