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Household debt to limit bank growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/01/2026
» Thailand's elevated household debt is set to remain a key constraint on banking sector expansion in 2026, even as major domestic banks continue to target positive loan growth to support economic momentum.
Bureau seeks to bring asset management companies into credit system
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/11/2025
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) is in discussions with relevant parties to bring asset management companies (AMCs) into the credit bureau system.
Bangkok Bank, MIT aid SMEs and farmers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/11/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a well-known educational institution, to bring the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation to Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.
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.
SCB trims retail banking unit amid debt avalanche
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/09/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is scaling back its retail banking business in response to the country's elevated household debt and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).
Bank chief calls for economic reform
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/09/2025
» Piti Tantakasem, chief executive at TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), has urged structural economic reform to enable the country to withstand persistent political instability.
KTB, MRTA team up for transport payment card
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/08/2025
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has partnered with Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to launch the Mang-moom EMV Card, a chip-based contactless card for fare payments across all MRT lines.
Banks ramp up green initiatives
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/08/2025
» In advancing sustainable business practices, banks are doing more than offering green financial services to clients.
SCB X plans to harness AI for virtual bank
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/07/2025
» SCB X, the technology conglomerate and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), is set to launch its virtual bank under the "AI Native Bank" concept.
Foreign currency deposit accounts skyrocket
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/06/2025
» Foreign currency deposit (FCD) accounts have grown rapidly, driven primarily by individuals, especially younger depositors seeking higher returns.