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Banker slams parties' household debt vows
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/02/2026
» As political parties compete to offer quick relief for struggling households, a leading Thai banker warns the country's debt crisis cannot be resolved with tax revenues or government spending alone.
New central bank governor envisions expanded role
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/11/2025
» The new governor of the Bank of Thailand wants to get more involved with the country's structural challenges and real sector issues, expanding the bank's role beyond its traditional focus on economic stability.
Bangkok Bank, MIT aid SMEs and farmers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/11/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a well-known educational institution, to bring the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation to Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.
Pundits see SMEs facing tough times
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/07/2025
» Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to face increased challenges due to renegotiations concerning the US's reciprocal tariffs, potentially resulting in further closures, according to two research houses.
Bank of Thailand insists there are no signs of deflation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/07/2025
» Amid mounting concerns from economists about potential deflationary trends, the Bank of Thailand maintains there are no clear signs of deflation, despite persistently low inflation.
High hopes for virtual banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/06/2025
» Financial literacy is crucial in enhancing consumer understanding ahead of the arrival of virtual banks, which aim to improve financial accessibility for underserved groups.
Banks help sugar farmers combat PM2.5
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2025
» The amount of PM2.5 air pollution has increased in Thailand in recent years, driven by multiple factors such as industrial manufacturing, the widespread use of internal combustion engine-powered vehicles, and the open burning of garbage and agricultural crop residue.
De Forest taps southern culinary prowess
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/03/2025
» Given the many challenges faced by Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), business adaptation is key to survival.
KBank eases digital loans to improve asset quality
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/05/2024
» Kasikornbank (KBank) has opted to slow the pace of its digital personal loan business to refine its business model, improving control of the quality of its loan products.
Bank of Thailand warns of long-term downturn
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/02/2024
» The Thai export sector has lost competitiveness in global markets, with the market share of rice shipments falling by more than 50% over the past 20 years, according to the Bank of Thailand (BoT).