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Structural reforms key to solving debt, say bankers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand needs to make a transition from debt-relief measures to structural reforms to address the country’s household debt problem in the long term, says Payong Srivanich, chairman of the Thai Bankers’ Association.
HSBC touts Indian wedding tourism
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/07/2025
» Wedding tourism presents a significant opportunity to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) from India into Thailand, given the strong business ties between the two countries, according to HSBC.
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.
Auto industry on thin ice
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/01/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has expressed concerns about the uncertainty surrounding new car sales in Thailand this year and the increasing challenges facing the country's automotive industry in the medium term.
Generation Rent
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/12/2024
» Potential homebuyers from Gen Y and Z face significant obstacles to owning a home, with the primary one limited access to mortgages.
Credit card default risks surge in first quarter
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/05/2024
» The risk of default on credit card loans rose significantly in the first quarter this year, driven by the central bank's mandate for a higher minimum payment rate.
Thai banks told to focus on tech as returns wane
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/04/2024
» Thai banks are being urged to ramp up their technology transformation efforts to enhance their income after a study found they had the lowest return on equity (ROE) ratio in the region, despite maintaining strong competitiveness compared with their regional peers.
SCB predicts flat growth for SME, retail segments
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/03/2024
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), the banking business unit under SCB X Plc, expects no growth in small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) and retail loans this year, citing the fragile financial conditions of these two customer segments.
KBank unveils Vietnamese expansion plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/08/2022
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is pressing ahead with plans to become a regional digital bank, with an expansion drive in Vietnam.
SCB Wealth goes digital in youth push
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/06/2022
» SCB Wealth, the wealth management business of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), aims to expand its base of young affluent clients through digital platforms, targeting 1.3 million users in this segment by 2024.