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MPC holds steady but upgrades growth outlook
Business, Published on 29/03/2018
» The Bank of Thailand on Wednesday stood pat on the policy rate as expected, though it is more optimistic over the country's economic prospects by upgrading this year's growth forecast to 4.1%.
Baht crosses over 32 benchmark
Business, Published on 13/01/2018
» The baht extended its gains on Friday, trading at below 32 to the US dollar and ending the first two weeks of the year up 2%, while exporters have asked the central bank to take measures to put the baht in line with its trade counterparts to retain a competitive advantage.
BAY: Baht to continue rise on GDP in 2018
Business, Published on 08/12/2017
» The baht is tipped to continue its gradual appreciation next year, driven by improved economic growth prospects among Asian economies and the normalisation of the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy, says the Bank of Ayudhya (BAY).
KBank aims to cap soured loans for small businesses
Business, Published on 18/08/2017
» Kasikornbank (KBank), the country's third-largest lender by assets, aims to keep delinquent loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at their current level this year as asset quality improves.
Apisak pressures banks on spreads
Business, Published on 12/05/2017
» Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong is calling on commercial banks to narrow their interest spreads, saying the interest gap between large and small businesses is too large.
Consortiums get nod for EDC
Business, Published on 14/03/2017
» Two banking competitors have been granted approval by the Finance Ministry to install 557,055 credit and debit card swipe terminals under the government's national e-payment scheme.
Farms hit, tourism unscathed
Business, Published on 12/01/2017
» The agricultural sector has been hit by the severe flooding in the South, while the impact on tourism has been limited, says a central bank official.
Commemorative banknotes scarce
Business, Published on 18/10/2016
» Demand for everything related to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej is reaching a fever pitch, and commemorative banknotes are also being distributed at a brisk pace.
Banks insist 'all ATMs secure"
News, Published on 24/08/2016
» The hacking of Government Savings Bank (GSB) ATM machines has sparked concerns among other local banks using the same model, despite their attempts to put a brave face on their machines' security.
Digital channel forcing branch closures
Business, Published on 20/07/2016
» The fast growth of digital banking and financial technology plus the advent of PromptPay are turning bank branches into a consumer option and places for business advisory and consultation rather than transactions.