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Testing of Retail CBDC to begin at year-end
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 06/08/2022
» The Bank of Thailand expects to begin testing its retail digital currency at the end of this year and the process will continue through mid-2023.
World Bank urges more direct aid
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 20/07/2022
» Fabrizio Zarcone, the newly appointed World Bank country manager for Thailand, recommends three fiscal measures to help protect Thai households from shocks, build social cohesion and resilience while creating space for public investment.
Growth outlook darkens
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 06/04/2022
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow by 2.9% this year, down from a previous prediction of 3.9%, the World Bank said on Tuesday.
Krungsri targets SME loan growth of 2.5% this year
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 24/03/2022
» The SME Banking Group of Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) set target growth for SME loans at 2.5% this year, in line with Thailand's economic direction.
Trio unveils new set of credit cards
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 31/03/2022
» Credit card firm Krungthai Card (KTC), digital travel platform Agoda and payment technology company Mastercard have joined forces to launch the "KTC-Agoda Mastercard credit card", aimed at travel lovers.
Krungsri targets loan growth of 2% this year
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 11/03/2022
» The Corporate and Investment Banking Group of Bank of Ayudhya, using the marketing name Krungsri, aims to achieve loan growth of 2% this year, according to its 2022 business direction.
Mastercard gears up for digital currency payment
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 15/03/2022
» Payments technology company Mastercard has been working closely with related parties everywhere, including Thailand, to prepare for the future of payments in which digital currencies will be a critical choice for consumers, said Aileen Chew, country manager of Mastercard for Thailand and Myanmar.
Thais urged to embrace disruptive tech
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 23/02/2022
» Accelerating the roll-out of digital and disruptive technologies while promoting a circular economy approach in key industries could generate up to US$3.4 billion per year through investment flows, savings and revenues for Thailand, according to a new World Bank Group report launched on Tuesday.
KKP to keep bolstering core businesses
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 01/02/2022
» Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP) this year will continue to focus on strengthening its core businesses, including commercial banking and capital markets, to diversify income sources and sustain business opportunities during the Covid-19 pandemic, said chief executive Aphinant Klewpatinond.
Thai tech skills likely in high demand this year
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 04/01/2022
» Demand for tech-related positions will increase in 2022, leading to a shortfall of candidates as digital transformation impacts all industries, according to a survey by recruitment specialist Robert Walters Thailand.