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Growth to hit new depths
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/01/2026
» Thailand's economic growth this year is set to sink to a decade-long low, excluding the Covid-19 shock, as deep-seated structural problems, corruption and grey capital continue to weigh on the economy, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn has warned.
Bank of Thailand urged to address strong baht
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/10/2025
» Business operators have renewed calls for the Bank of Thailand to address the baht's strength, saying an exchange rate of 34-35 baht per US dollar would be more favourable for exports.
Innocent victims of the mule crackdown
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2025
» In recent days, public complaints have surged over the suspension of money transfers and payments via digital platforms, largely linked to authorities' crackdown on mule accounts.
The value of a financial plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/08/2025
» In recent months, Thais have faced a series of unsettling events. While the country awaits the impact of US tariffs, rising tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border add to the growing sense of unease.
Funding a sustainable revolution
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/06/2025
» Thailand is transitioning to a sustainable economy, marked in part by the implementation of Thailand Taxonomy Phase 2 on May 27, 2025, which focuses on a sustainable finance framework.
Moody's cuts outlook for banks
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/05/2025
» Moody's Ratings (Moody's) yesterday changed the outlook of seven Thai financial institutions to negative from stable.
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.
KFin plans to sink B520m into startups
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/03/2025
» Krungsri Finnovate (KFin), the corporate venture capital arm of Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya), plans to invest around 520 million baht in tech startups both locally and across the region this year.
Krungsri: Auto sales to rebound in 2025
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/03/2025
» Home and car sales are projected to grow at a low rate this year, bouncing back from deep contractions in 2024, as the economy expands slower than regional peers, according to Krungsri Research.
Tourism set to capitalise on man-made destinations
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/01/2025
» Man-made tourist destinations could be a key factor in driving up income for Thailand's tourism sector and supporting the country's economy in the long term, according to Krungthai Compass, a research centre under Krungthai Bank (KTB).