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High hopes for virtual banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/06/2025
» Financial literacy is crucial in enhancing consumer understanding ahead of the arrival of virtual banks, which aim to improve financial accessibility for underserved groups.
Funding a sustainable revolution
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/06/2025
» Thailand is transitioning to a sustainable economy, marked in part by the implementation of Thailand Taxonomy Phase 2 on May 27, 2025, which focuses on a sustainable finance framework.
Banks help sugar farmers combat PM2.5
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2025
» The amount of PM2.5 air pollution has increased in Thailand in recent years, driven by multiple factors such as industrial manufacturing, the widespread use of internal combustion engine-powered vehicles, and the open burning of garbage and agricultural crop residue.
Bangkok Bank gears up for sustainability scheme
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/03/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is prepared to align with the second phase of the Bank of Thailand's taxonomy initiative, supporting local businesses in their transition to sustainability.
BoT preps phase 2 of drive for sustainability
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/12/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is implementing phase 2 of its Thailand Taxonomy to standardise the transition of banks and local businesses towards sustainability.
CIMBT savings accounts to expand wealth business
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/12/2024
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) wants to grow its savings deposit base and leverage its deposit customers to expand its wealth management business.
StanChart sees more stability post-election
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/04/2023
» Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) expects the new administration is likely to have greater stability and unity than the current government thanks to a stronger political base.
UOBT prepares car title loan service for next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/12/2022
» United Overseas Bank (Thai) or UOBT plans to formally offer a car title loan service next year as part of its business expansion.
Campaigns aim to ease auto loan stress
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/02/2021
» Auto loan providers have launched new debt restructuring packages to control non-performing loans (NPLs) after forecasting higher bad debts in the first quarter due to the impact of the pandemic.
KTC slows loans to risky segments
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/08/2020
» SET-listed Krungthai Card Plc (KTC) has tightened personal loan approval for certain risky segments and reduced the approval rate for unsecured loan products.