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Banks ramp up green initiatives
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/08/2025
» In advancing sustainable business practices, banks are doing more than offering green financial services to clients.
KTC partnership to offer car title loans at post offices
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/03/2025
» Krungthai Card (KTC), a non-bank subsidiary of Krungthai Bank, has teamed up with Thailand Post to offer car title loans at post offices. The partnership aims to generate 45 million baht in new loans over the next three months.
Households tapping solar power
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/03/2025
» Thailand is transitioning towards a green economy, and individuals can play an active role in this shift.
The effort to clamp down on scams
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/09/2024
» Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a People's Party list MP, recently slammed the Bank of Thailand governor for his slow action in tackling rampant call centre scams.
BoT carves out e-KYC path for banking
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/02/2020
» Digital deposit account opening using electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) technology for identity verification is expected to be rolled out this year, enabling consumers and the unbanked easier access to financial services, according to a senior official at the Bank of Thailand.
Bank of Thailand to retain LTV regulation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/05/2019
» Despite the Finance Ministry's request to ease the new loan-to-value (LTV) requirement, the Bank of Thailand has insisted on maintaining the regulation, saying bad mortgages continued to climb for the three months through March and a further uptick is expected this quarter.
Lending apps await digital ID upsurge
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/09/2018
» Thailand's digital lending via mobile banking applications is expected to blossom as large banks tap into lucrative growth as a result of the upcoming digital ID implementation.