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Virtual bank applications to open in March
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/03/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is scheduled to open the application period for virtual banking licences this month, attracting several business operators.
Banking on responsible lending
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/11/2023
» As authorities try to ease swelling household debt, the Bank of Thailand plans to implement responsible lending guidelines to improve loan quality in the financial system, starting on Jan 1, 2024.
Improving the auto loan sector's standards
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/08/2023
» While car repossessions are expected to increase this year, the situation is not as alarming as appears in the media, according to an industry executive.
Bureau sees 15% hike in overall NPLs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/05/2024
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) recorded a 15% increase in overall non-performing loans (NPLs) in the first quarter of this year, primarily driven by auto and mortgage loan payment defaults.
IMF upgrades Thailand's GDP growth projection for 2024
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/01/2024
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Thai GDP growth of 4.4% for this year, up from 2.5% in 2023.
BoT bans fees for consumer loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is prohibiting fees for debt prepayment and debt restructuring for all consumer loan products under the new responsible lending (RL) regulation.
TMBThanachart Bank decides not to raise its rates for now
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/09/2023
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has no plans to increase interest rates on loans following the latest policy rate hike by the central bank last month, aiming to support the debt payment ability of retail customers.
Four Thai banks shutter branches in Laos as costs mount
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/08/2023
» Four large Thai banks have decided to close their branches in Laos, mainly attributed to tighter regulations and higher regulatory costs while business activities declined.
Credit card rule change set to hit clients
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/08/2023
» CardX, a credit card service provider under SCB X Group, expects that some customers may fail to comply with the Bank of Thailand’s regulation on minimum credit card payments scheduled for next year.
Bank of Thailand upbeat on cardholders' repayment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/08/2023
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) affirms up to 80% of credit cardholders can repay their debt at the minimum payment rate of 10%, while the regulator prepares assistance measure to help consumers who cannot comply with the rule.