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Baht set to fall further amid Mideast wartime pressures
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/03/2026
» The baht is expected to depreciate to 33.50 per US dollar this week after testing a nine-month low of 33 on Monday, amid heightened uncertainties surrounding the conflict in the Middle East.
Government Pension Fund being more selective about investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/07/2024
» The Government Pension Fund (GPF) has raised concerns about portfolio investments in consumer loan-related businesses due to heightened credit risk within the financial sector.
Bank of Thailand: Limited risk of bond rollover
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/01/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) believes the risk of corporate bond rollover this year is limited despite higher interest rates, meaning it should not impact systemic risk.
How interest rates affect household debt
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/11/2023
» Elevated interest rates became the topic of public discussion recently after a homebuyer posted her home instalment payment of 10,900 baht on social media, of which the principal accounted for only five baht, while interest expense was 10,894.5 baht.
KTC sets out growth plans for 2024
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/10/2023
» Krungthai Card (KTC) has set ambitious business growth targets for next year amid greater uncertainties, especially economic circumstances and regulatory risk.
BoT keeps wary eye on bond rollovers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/08/2023
» The Bank of Thailand is monitoring the rollover of corporate bonds in the second half after more defaults occurred in the first half, dampening bond market sentiment.
BoT issues warning over volatility in bond, capital markets
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/07/2023
» The Bank of Thailand has raised concerns over the Thai capital and bond markets, given domestic political uncertainty and default risks pertaining to corporate debentures.
SCB X keen on novel banking opportunity
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/01/2023
» SCB X, the holding company of Siam Commercial Bank, is interested in setting up a virtual bank, aiming to explore new business opportunities.
Banks prepare new Central Fraud Registry
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/01/2023
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) is working to set up the Central Fraud Registry to probe financial fraud in the banking industry.
KTC to offer personal loans on apps
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/01/2023
» Krungthai Card Plc (KTC), a non-bank business under Krungthai Bank (KTB), plans to offer personal loans via KTB's Pao Tang mobile application this year.