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Bank of Thailand expected to avoid manipulation charge
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand has a low likelihood of being designated a currency manipulator, as foreign exchange intervention in the baht remains well below the US threshold, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Gold traders must report daily trades
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is requiring gold traders to report daily transactions across both physical and digital channels.
SCB sees stronger baht in second half
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/06/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects the baht to strengthen against the US dollar in the second half of this year, though the movement will be limited due to Thailand's slower GDP growth.
Robust monetary policy declared
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/01/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is committed to maintaining a strong monetary policy framework amid heightened uncertainty, especially given expected policies set to be introduced in the US.
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.
BoT sets 2 paths for household debt
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/06/2021
» A central bank economist forecasts a crossroads for the country's household debt over the next four years, either rising to 92.8% of GDP or declining to 79.1%.
Bankers seek easing of soft loan regulations
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/03/2021
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) has asked for an easing of the government's amendment of the soft loan decree, which was aimed at facilitating better access to funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
NPL ratio seen peaking at 4%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/02/2021
» Krungsri Consumer, an unsecured loan unit under Bank of Ayudhya, expects the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio for personal loans to peak at 4% this year attributed to the second-wave outbreak.
Plenty of risks on the Thai horizon
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/01/2021
» Thailand's economy is expected to endure greater risks next year because of higher limitations on fiscal and monetary stimulus, says Standard Chartered Bank (Thai).
Southeast chief eyes insurtech transformation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/01/2021
» Thakorn Piyapan wants to lead Southeast Insurance and Finance Group towards a digital platform, transforming it into an insurtech company to expand the group's business in the digital era.