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Panel expected to maintain policy rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/10/2025
» Economists expect the Bank of Thailand to keep its policy rate unchanged at Wednesday's meeting, as the central bank awaits clearer economic data and allows time for its new governor to settle in.
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.
Kobsak wants focus on autos, farming
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/04/2025
» The automotive and agricultural sectors are crucial areas requiring negotiation with the US to address the reciprocal tariffs imposed on Thai imports, says Kobsak Pootrakul, director and senior executive vice-president of Bangkok Bank.
SCB EIC sees soft landing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/09/2024
» SCB EIC, the research centre of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), forecasts Thailand is likely to experience a soft economic landing next year as growth momentum slows.
Ant Group supports local partners on inclusive financial services
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/06/2023
» Ant Group continue to support its local partners in Thailand to develop inclusive financial services i.e cross-border payment solution, virtual bank etc. for local consumers and business communities. However, the company is mainly focusing on cross-border payment solution in the Thai market, said general manager for global merchant partnership of Thailand Ant Group, Sittipong Kittiprapapong.
BoT strategy needs clearer objectives
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/02/2022
» The private sector agrees with the Bank of Thailand's planned financial landscape that aims to create a sustainable digital economy, but the plan requires clearer objectives in certain areas.
Digital savings products gain traction
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2021
» Saving for a rainy day is an ideal approach in times of great uncertainty. Although the prolonged low interest rate environment tends to make people hesitate about embarking on a traditional savings plan, digital savings products are a secure and wise choice to make your money work in a low-interest world.
Pandemic steps to steer GDP outlook
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/01/2021
» Thailand's GDP growth projection of 3.2% for this year could be downgraded by as much as four percentage points, depending on the government's management of the latest outbreak, says the Bank of Thailand.
TMB Bank says no more fixed-income funds will fold
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/03/2020
» TMB Bank, which holds a 35% stake in TMBAM Eastspring, clarified that no more fixed-income funds under its affiliates' management will be scrapped after a wave of redemptions prompted the mutual fund firm to terminate four funds.
MPC keeps policy rate unchanged
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/09/2019
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held the policy rate steady on Wednesday but again slashed its economic growth forecast, from 3.3% to 2.8%.