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Low-carbon economy looms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand's carbon-intensive industries are under growing pressure to fast-track their green transition after the new government announced an ambitious plan to accelerate the country's net zero goal by 15 years, from 2065 to 2050.
Panel calls for Pao Tang app for stimulus money
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/11/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) supports the government using the Pao Tang app for the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme.
Forecast cut for foreign arrivals
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/12/2021
» The Bank of Thailand has cut its forecast for foreign tourist arrivals in 2022 because of the impact of the Omicron variant and government measures to restore mandatory quarantine for visitors entering the country from overseas.
Banks to refund victims of scam
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/10/2021
» Banks have confirmed they will pay back money to victims of unauthorised online withdrawals of cash debited via plastic bank cards after a spate of unauthorised online transactions.
BoT to mull ceiling rate reduction
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/06/2021
» Ceiling interest rates of consumer loan products, which are currently over 20% per year, are expected to be reduced by at least 1-2%, following calls by the government for the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to review interest rates for credit cards and personal loans to tackle household debt.
Lockdown worries rife
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/12/2020
» Thailand's GDP could see a steep contraction similar to the second-quarter decline if nationwide lockdown measures are imposed to contain a fresh round of outbreaks, says the World Bank.
BoT sees small stimulus impact
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/08/2019
» The Bank of Thailand's initial estimation has the government's new economic measures contributing less than half a percentage point of economic growth.
World Bank trims growth view to 3.5%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/06/2019
» The World Bank has cut its Thai economic growth forecast for 2019 to 3.5% and plans to review the economic outlook again after a new cabinet line-up is announced.
KTC awaits bank's approval of nano- and picofinance
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/12/2018
» SET-listed Krungthai Card (KTC) plans to branch into nano- and picofinance next year to create new income streams.
Institutions asked to avoid digital tokens
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/02/2018
» The Bank of Thailand has asked all financial institutions to stay away from making or being involved in cryptocurrency transactions, following recent moves to curb the risks of virtual currencies.