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BoT urges upgrade of Thailand's durian production
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/05/2023
» Thailand needs to improve its durian production to remain the top exporter amid tougher competition over the next five years, according to a Bank of Thailand report.
Economists weigh in on poll winners
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/05/2023
» The banking sector is recommending the new government prioritise elevating the country's competitiveness through the stimulation of consumption, tourism and private investment.
CIMBT expects conflict to dent GDP growth prospects
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/04/2022
» The Thai economy is expected to continue to rebound in the second quarter amid inflationary pressure, but the growth rate for the full year will be lower than previously forecast because of the Russia-Ukraine war, says a CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) economist.
BoT lays out plan to reduce debt level
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/07/2021
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has discussed with relevant authorities to seek ways to lower the country's household debt, starting from co-operatives and student loans with a target to expand to cover farmer loans next year.
Q3 sees dip in bank transaction crashes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/12/2019
» The frequency of banking transaction crashes fell sharply in the third quarter after the central bank imposed a measure to publicly disclose them, according to Bank of Thailand data.
BBL cuts 2019 credit card growth view
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/04/2019
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is set to cut its credit card growth target this year following sluggish performance, weighed down by the domestic political instability.
BBL maintains NPL caution despite better asset quality
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/03/2019
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is keeping its guard up with plans to set aside loanloss provisions this year at the same level as last year to cope with global economic uncertainties, despite improving asset quality.
BBL accelerates digital adoption plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/11/2018
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) has sped up its digital adoption plan to develop financial innovations that serve demand in regional markets.
BoT soothes ruffled feathers over new mortgage rules
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/10/2018
» The Bank of Thailand has moved to calm jitters, saying the real estate market is unlike the 1997 financial meltdown and tighter mortgage lending measures are considered "preventive".
BoT holds at 1.5%, signals future shift
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/08/2018
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) left its policy rate unchanged as expected yesterday but said that the necessity of accommodative monetary policy is subsiding, adding to signs that a shift to a neutral stance is just around the corner.