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Debt Clinic ready to cure thousands
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/05/2019
» The Bank of Thailand expects tens of thousands of debtors who have defaulted to join its Debt Clinic, a scheme that pools unsecured bad loans owed to multiple creditors, covering 19 non-bank companies.
BoT warns dust will soon hit tourism
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2019
» Even though the persistent toxic haze caused by ultra-fine dust particles shrouding Bangkok and its vicinity has not yet taken a toll on the tourism sector, an impact is inevitable if the pollution is prolonged, says a senior official at the central bank.
Thai Bankers' Association warns over phishing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/01/2019
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) is warning of phishing scams affecting a wide range of local banks, though it says the number of phishing victims is still minimal.
Half of Thais can't carry on financially after retirement
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/07/2017
» Half of the Thai population does not have enough savings for a comfortable post-retirement life as they are mired in high debt -- an alarming sign as the country moves towards an ageing society.
KBank: Inheritance tax advisory demand growing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/07/2017
» The government's implementation of the inheritance tax and its plan to impose new asset-based taxes have boosted demand for tax advisory services from the well-off, says a Kasikornbank (KBank) executive.
All set for PromptPay
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/12/2016
» After the lengthy testing process of PromptPay's consumer-to-consumer (C2C) service, a major bid to turn Thailand into digital payment mode, the money transfer service has been pushed back to further ensure its accuracy, stability and security. Originally slated for roll-out at the end of October, Predee Daochai, chairman of the Thai Bankers' Association (TBA), has confirmed that it is now scheduled for the first quarter of 2017.
Chip bank cards the rule in 2019
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/05/2016
» Some 60 million magnetic-stripe ATM and debit cards issued by local commercial banks and circulating in the market will be upgraded to chip-embedded cards by the end of 2019, says a senior central bank official.