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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.
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.
BBL bullish on consortium securing virtual licence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/10/2024
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is confident it will secure a virtual bank licence, backed by the robust capabilities of each partner within its consortium.
Bank of Thailand mulls new credit model for SMEs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is exploring a tripartite credit guarantee model used by other countries to improve funding access for Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Use cases studied for open data
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/03/2024
» The Bank of Thailand expects initial use cases under its open banking policy to be implemented next year, aiming to provide consumers with better access to financial services.
BoT okays 3 virtual bank licences
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/07/2023
» The Bank of Thailand has decided to grant only three virtual bank licences initially, saying the number is suitable to ensure stability of the local financial market and protect depositors from risk associated with new businesses.
KBank aims to augment digital loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/02/2023
» Kasikornbank (KBank) plans to expand its digital lending this year with stronger control of loan quality, while also growing its mobile banking user numbers.
KTB, AIS eyeing virtual bank
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/01/2023
» State-owned Krungthai Bank (KTB) has partnered with leading telecom operator Advanced Info Service (AIS) on a plan to jointly invest in a virtual bank, aiming to serve both existing and new customers, says KTB president Payong Srivanich.
BoT to hold hearings on virtual bank licences
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/10/2022
» The Bank of Thailand plans to hold a public hearing about virtual bank licensing early next year, in a move to expand access to financial services for underbanked and unbanked consumers.
E.SUN unveils local office
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/08/2022
» Taiwan's E.SUN Bank opened its first representative office in Bangkok on Tuesday, aiming to provide financial services for Taiwanese corporations.