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World Bank calls for rejig of growth model
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand should use the global spotlight from hosting the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in October this year to reposition its economic growth model, according to a senior World Bank official.
CIMBT loses out as home loan refinancing heats up
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/06/2025
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) is losing market share in mortgage refinancing as competition intensifies amid sluggish growth for new housing loans.
BoT warns of long path to recovery
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/05/2025
» Structural problems are a key concern undermining Thailand's future growth potential, Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput has warned in a harrowing forecast of the country's economic future.
KTC opts to take cautious approach amid obstacles
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/05/2025
» Krungthai Card (KTC), a leading credit card provider under Krungthai Bank (KTB), anticipates increasing challenges in its personal loan business for the remainder of the year amid economic headwinds.
BoT increases policy rate to 2.50%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/09/2023
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously yesterday to raise the policy rate by a quarter percentage point from 2.25% to 2.50%, effective immediately, the highest level since October 2013.
In shift to commercial bank, Thai Credit Retail Bank sets IPO plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/09/2023
» Thai Credit Retail Bank (TCRB) has become a commercial bank, allowing it to offer a full range of financial services.
Improving the auto loan sector's standards
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/08/2023
» While car repossessions are expected to increase this year, the situation is not as alarming as appears in the media, according to an industry executive.
LH Bank unveils digital personal loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/08/2023
» LH Bank is introducing digital personal loans targeting younger customers, aiming for growth to 35% of the personal loan portfolio in five years.
Alipay predicts jump in mobile payments
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/02/2023
» Alipay Thailand expects mobile payments made by Chinese travellers in Thailand to surge this year thanks to China's reopening.
Mobile app to drive ttb into top 3 spot
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/02/2023
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) aims to become a top three provider of mobile banking services in 3-5 years thanks to a larger customer base for the merged bank and ongoing development of its digital platform.