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Central bank unfazed by factory closures
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand says new business registrations still outnumber factory and business closures, with no adverse impact yet on the country's employment figures.
Panel says export growth may miss target
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/06/2024
» A private sector panel predicts that Thai export growth may fall short of its target this year because of challenges from both external and internal factors.
Asset managers post mixed results
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/05/2024
» Two bad asset management companies reported lower net profits in the first quarter this year, attributed to higher expected credit losses (ECL) amid a fragile economic recovery.
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.
1% credit card fee remains on hold
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is continuing to freeze the attempt to charge an additional 1% fee to local credit cardholders, prompting card issuers to explore alternative solutions.
Central bank urges banks to help vulnerable
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/04/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is allowing commercial banks to adapt their business models to help vulnerable customers, in response to the prime minister's directive urging large local banks to lower lending interest rates for vulnerable groups and small businesses.
Bad loans set to surge at banks in Q1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/04/2024
» The banking sector is poised for higher non-performing loans (NPLs) in the first quarter this year, stemming from retail and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to brokerages.
UOB eyes partners to help SMEs hit sustainability goals
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/04/2024
» UOB Thailand has teamed up with the government and private sector to assist local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their transition towards business sustainability.
Krungsri bullish on SME loan growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/04/2024
» Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) is upbeat about achieving small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loan growth of 2-3% this year, following an uptick in the first quarter as the Thai economy gradually recovers.
Ttb set to roll out nanofinance service in April
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/03/2024
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) is scheduled to introduce a nanofinance service next month, employing a risk-based pricing (RBP) approach in preparation for the central bank's new lending model.