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Banks raise reserves to deal with effects of war
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/04/2026
» Thai banks are increasing their loan-loss reserves to prepare for the impact of a prolonged war in the Middle East and to support a growing number of vulnerable customers.
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.
Baht facing unstable week amid upheaval
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/09/2025
» Greater baht volatility is expected this week, pressured by domestic political instability and expectations of a US policy rate cut later this month.
Ttb predicts auto loan customers' demand for interest waiver
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/11/2024
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) expects roughly 50,000 auto loan customers to apply for the planned interest payment suspension scheme to ease their debt burdens.
The effort to clamp down on scams
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/09/2024
» Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a People's Party list MP, recently slammed the Bank of Thailand governor for his slow action in tackling rampant call centre scams.
Forecast cut for foreign arrivals
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/12/2021
» The Bank of Thailand has cut its forecast for foreign tourist arrivals in 2022 because of the impact of the Omicron variant and government measures to restore mandatory quarantine for visitors entering the country from overseas.
CTBC banking on Thai SMEs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/08/2021
» Taiwan-based CTBC Bank (CTBC), a major shareholder of Land and Houses Bank (LH Bank), sees high growth potential of Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the long term, though the SME segment is still facing hardships amid the pandemic, LH Bank president Chompoonoot Pathomporn said in an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post.
Tisco aid recipients still paying interest
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/07/2020
» Half of Tisco Bank's auto loan customers have participated in a debt holiday scheme, but 90% continue to service interest.
FSMART awaits approval for lending
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/05/2019
» MAI-listed Forth Smart Service Plc (FSMART), the country's largest top-up machine operator, is seeking the Bank of Thailand's approval for a consumer lending licence to diversify its business.
Kiatnakin warns about risky auto loans inflating demand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/12/2018
» Kiatnakin Bank (KKP) has raised a red flag about rebate and top-up car loans, which create artificial demand, resulting in the bank's increasing special mention (SM) loans for used cars.