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Virtual banks to shake up Thai finance next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2025
» By mid-2026, Thais are expected to be able to access virtual banks, offering expanded options for people underserved by formal financial services.
Restaurateurs face uptick in rivalry
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/12/2025
» Competition in Thailand's restaurant sector is intensifying, setting the stage for slower growth next year, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Gold traders must report daily trades
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is requiring gold traders to report daily transactions across both physical and digital channels.
BoT hot on 'grey' money trail
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/11/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is asking banks to report suspicious transactions relating to grey money to it directly, as the bank expands its role in monitoring illegal activities.
Banks step up monitoring of grey money
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/11/2025
» Banks pledge to maintain stringent monitoring and investigations of grey money transactions, in compliance with the Bank of Thailand's heightened measures.
Bank of Thailand urged to address strong baht
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/10/2025
» Business operators have renewed calls for the Bank of Thailand to address the baht's strength, saying an exchange rate of 34-35 baht per US dollar would be more favourable for exports.
New ATM licences to expand availability
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/10/2025
» The Bank of Thailand plans to introduce new business licences for white-label automated teller machines (ATMs) next year.
Joint initiative touts sustainable living
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2025
» Consumers have the power to drive sustainability through their spending choices, especially when it comes to home products and energy use.
Unsecured loan sector projected to remain flat
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/08/2025
» The unsecured loan sector is expected to record flat growth this year, in line with economic conditions and weaker consumer confidence.
Bad loan risk rising in four key business sectors
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/08/2025
» Four key business sectors in Thailand are showing signs of weaker debt repayment capabilities, with the challenge likely to extend to larger business operators, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).