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E-savings gain appeal as interest rates edge lower
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/01/2026
» As interest rates continue to decline, e-savings deposit accounts are emerging as an attractive option for younger Thais looking to take their first steps towards saving.
Joint initiative touts sustainable living
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2025
» Consumers have the power to drive sustainability through their spending choices, especially when it comes to home products and energy use.
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.
Households tapping solar power
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/03/2025
» Thailand is transitioning towards a green economy, and individuals can play an active role in this shift.
Generation Rent
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/12/2024
» Potential homebuyers from Gen Y and Z face significant obstacles to owning a home, with the primary one limited access to mortgages.
KBank sees mobile app loans fall by 20%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/07/2024
» Loan applications through K-Plus, a mobile banking app under Kasikornbank (KBank), have declined by around 20% after the bank slowed its lending growth via the digital platform last year.
Gold price on course to hit record high
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/01/2024
» The global gold price is expected to hit a new high of US$2,300 per troy ounce this year because of the possibility of US Federal Reserve policy rate cuts, surging inflation and geopolitics risks.
Banks announce increases in loan, deposit rates
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/10/2023
» Banks have announced they will increase both loan and deposit rates in response to the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) monetary policy direction, following the decision by the central bank last week to raise its policy rate by a quarter of a percentage point.
Banks respond to household debt plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/07/2023
» Financial institutions are ready to comply with the Bank of Thailand's household debt resolution, starting with measures to help reduce persistent debt (PD) from April next year.
Interest rates forecast to continue rising
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/06/2023
» Research houses expect the Bank of Thailand to raise its policy rate one or two additional times this year because of an upside risk to inflation as the economy recovers.