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Krungthai Bank trims NPL rate to 2.7% this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/11/2025
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has exercised careful asset management, enabling the state-owned bank to reduce its non-performing loans (NPLs) excluding government-assisted contracts from 4.4% of the portfolio in 2020 to just 2.7% in the first nine months of this year, say executives.
Large health premium uptick expected
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/09/2025
» Thai health insurance premiums are expected to increase by almost 10% this year and continue that trajectory into 2026, driven by a surge in medical inflation that has reached the highest rate globally, demographics, and the rising threat of emerging diseases.
AECS blockchain platform to fund small companies
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/03/2019
» AEC Securities (AECS) is cooperating with Blockchain Asset Management and Capital Trust Group to offer a new investment platform using blockchain technology to capture investment funding sources for small companies.
Lack of savings flagged as challenge for ageing society
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/03/2019
» Despite the growth projected for retirees over the next 20 years, savings among Thais via mutual funds remain minuscule, with long-term investment and savings a key challenge for an ageing population.
World Bank predicts swelling poverty
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/12/2018
» Farmers and retirees are likely to join the ranks of those categorised as in poverty next year because of low earnings, depressed farm prices and high household debt, says the World Bank.
Energy Earth creditors turn to Amlo
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/12/2018
» Some 40 bond creditors of SET-listed Energy Earth Plc (EARTH) met on Thursday with Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) officials to submit a letter requesting an examination into money transactions and asset transfers conducted by the company's executives and management.
Pension fund bill expected to land before election
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/11/2018
» A bill to set up a National Pension Fund (NPF) is expected to take effect during the military-led government's tenure to provide sustainable and inclusive retirement savings, says the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organisations (Fetco).