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Bad loan risk rising in four key business sectors
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/08/2025
» Four key business sectors in Thailand are showing signs of weaker debt repayment capabilities, with the challenge likely to extend to larger business operators, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Owed a real debt of gratitude
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/03/2022
» Nayanee Peaugkham, 54, has spent more than 20 years honing her experience in financial services.
Industries fret over potential spread
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/07/2021
» A survey carried out by the Bank of Thailand has discovered concerns over the soaring Covid-19 infections in the industrial sector, pressuring the supply chain and Thai exports.
TBA puts losses from coronavirus at B1.3tn
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/04/2020
» The economy could suffer a record blow of 1.3 trillion baht in damage from the spiralling spread of the coronavirus, according to preliminary estimates by the Thai Bankers' Association (TBA).
Digital banking surges in sea change
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/04/2020
» The pandemic has ravaged businesses and forced social distancing, spiking demand for remote and digital services as well as online banking.
BoT predicts 5.3% GDP dive in 2020
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/03/2020
» The Bank of Thailand on Wednesday forecast the economy to shrink by 5.3% this year, the first contraction since the 2008 global financial crisis, but stayed unchanged on the policy interest rate.
TMB cites triple whammy to GDP
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2020
» The coronavirus epidemic, the delayed fiscal budget and the ongoing drought are estimated to shave nearly 280 billion baht off GDP, taking economic growth down to a range of 1.7-2.1%, according to TMB Analytics.
Central bank: Woes ripple into SME NPLs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/11/2019
» The faltering economy is spilling over to mid-scale small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as their soured loans keep rising, says a senior official at the Bank of Thailand.