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SCB predicts gradual baht decline
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/02/2026
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects the baht to gradually weaken against the US dollar, reaching 33 baht per dollar in the fourth quarter of this year, driven by a combination of domestic and external factors.
Using credit scores to gauge interest
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/02/2026
» For decades, Thai banks have relied on borrowers' monthly income to decide how much interest they should pay on personal loans. Now an individual's credit score can help determine interest rates, a shift that could reshape how consumers borrow and how banks manage risk.
Easy Money raises borrowing for expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/02/2026
» Amid sluggish loan demand as the economy sags, pawn shop operator Easy Money has increased borrowing to prepare for business expansion this year.
Banker slams parties' household debt vows
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/02/2026
» As political parties compete to offer quick relief for struggling households, a leading Thai banker warns the country's debt crisis cannot be resolved with tax revenues or government spending alone.
YouTrip targets 10% growth a year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/12/2025
» YouTrip, Asia-Pacific's leading multi-currency travel card, expects to maintain annual growth of 10% over the next three years and is preparing to list on a US stock exchange during that period.
Loan quality continues to sag
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/10/2025
» Asset management companies (AMCs) expect roughly 50% of special mention (SM) loans to continue to deteriorate into non-performing loans (NPLs) over the next three years.
CIMBT expects to increase hiring of financial advisors
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/10/2025
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) plans to expand the number of its independent financial advisors (IFAs) to 500 by the end of this year, amid intensifying competition in the financial advisory profession.
Panel projects H2 growth below 1%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/06/2025
» The local private sector anticipates Thai GDP growth will be less than 1% in the second half of the year, primarily due to the impact of tariffs.
Foreign tourist arrivals gain in April from previous month
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/05/2025
» Foreign tourist arrivals improved in April, supported by European and Middle Eastern travellers, contributing to higher tourism income, says a Bank of Thailand executive.
Visa card spending per visitor rises in Thailand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/05/2025
» Visa Thailand has observed slower growth in Visa card payments made by inbound tourists, in line with stagnant foreign tourist arrivals.