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Thai banks struggling to make money
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Thai banking industry is entering a transition period in which banks can no longer rely on strong interest income or generate the high levels of return on equity (ROE) as seen in the past, according to the chief executive of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb).
Bangkok Bank ditches planned minimum balance for digital accounts
Online Reporters, Published on 10/03/2026
» Bangkok Bank said on Tuesday it had indefinitely postponed the implementation of a new restriction requiring a minimum balance of 2,000 baht in e-Savings and Extra Digital accounts.
Bangkok Bank’s B2,000 e‑Savings minimum sparks outcry
Online Reporters, Published on 09/03/2026
» Bangkok Bank has come under heavy criticism after announcing a new requirement that all e‑Savings accounts must maintain a minimum balance of 2,000 baht from April 9, or customers will be unable to withdraw or transfer funds.
Crypto exchange KuCoin receives stay of execution
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/02/2026
» The future of KuCoin Thailand, formerly known as ERX, hangs in the balance as the securities regulator has extended the company's capital injection deadline to March 30, 2026, giving the embattled digital asset platform a final window to secure fresh funding or face possible closure.
Rethinking the central bank's role
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang, Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» With Thai economic growth this year expected to sink to its weakest level in a decade, excluding the pandemic shock, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn recently signalled a possible shift in the central bank's role, seeking more active engagement with problems in the real economy.
Cambodia to liquidate bank linked to accused scam boss
News Agencies, Published on 08/01/2026
» A Cambodian bank founded by accused scam boss Chen Zhi, who was extradited to China after being arrested in Cambodia on Tuesday, has been ordered liquidated, the central bank said on Thursday.
Over 145 nations set to exempt US firms from global minimum tax deal
Kyodo News, Published on 06/01/2026
» WASHINGTON — US multinational companies will be excluded from a global minimum corporate tax rate set in 2021 under a deal agreed by more than 145 countries and regions, the US Treasury Department reported on Monday.
Vingroup scraps bid for $67-billion Vietnamese rail line
Published on 25/12/2025
» HANOI - Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup, said on Thursday it would withdraw its investment proposal for the country’s $67-billion North–South high-speed railway project to concentrate on its other projects.
Minister touts progress on 'five pillars'
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/12/2025
» The government's "Five Pillars and One Foundation" economic policy under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has already implemented many of its measures.
Securities and Exchange Commission moves to protect Thai assets on Upbit Exchange
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken steps to ensure cryptocurrency deposited with Upbit Exchange (Thailand) is safe after its South Korean parent became the latest exchange to suffer an attack, resulting in the loss of roughly 54 billion won (US$36.8 million).