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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.
SCB prepared to withstand tariff impact
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/06/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) believes it is properly positioned to withstand tariff-related uncertainties following a stress test mandated by the Bank of Thailand.
US tariffs force ttb to conduct stress tests
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/04/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has initiated stress tests to gauge the risks and potential impacts of US tariffs on Thai exports.
Baht expected to skim 34.50 per dollar
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/04/2025
» The baht is expected to test a low of around 34.50 per US dollar over the next month amid heightened uncertainty following the US announcement of reciprocal tariffs of 37% on Thai imports.
Baht expected to skim 34.50 per dollar
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/04/2025
» The baht is expected to test a low of around 34.50 per US dollar over the next month amid heightened uncertainty following the US announcement of reciprocal tariffs of 37% on Thai imports.
Baht expected to weaken
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2025
» The baht is expected to weaken over the next few weeks amid rising global trade tensions following the recent US decision to increase tariffs on aluminium and steel imports to 25%.
Krungsri Consumer predicts uptick in credit card loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/08/2024
» Krungsri Consumer, the unsecured loan unit of Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), anticipates a rise in credit card loans during the second half of this year, despite a sluggish economy and an increase in the minimum payment requirement for credit cards.
Fitch slashes assessment for banking sector to neutral
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/06/2024
» Fitch Ratings has downgraded the outlook for the Thai banking sector to neutral from improving, citing a subdued pace of economic recovery that is likely to constrain earnings growth.
Baht tipped to slide as US Fed delays rate cuts
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/04/2024
» The baht is poised to experience significant pressure, potentially reaching 37 baht per United States dollar next week, as a result of better-than-expected economic data from the US coupled with the US Federal Reserve's decision to hold off on interest rate cuts.
Ttb set to roll out nanofinance service in April
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/03/2024
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) is scheduled to introduce a nanofinance service next month, employing a risk-based pricing (RBP) approach in preparation for the central bank's new lending model.