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More firms join SETCarbon platform
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/02/2026
» Thailand is accelerating efforts to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations and orchestrating a climate transition, which are rapidly reshaping capital markets and prompting the Stock Exchange of Thailand to expand banking alliances to strengthen sustainable finance access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Krungsri eyes extra B100bn in SME loans
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/02/2026
» Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) has set an ambitious target to expand its portfolio of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans by 100 billion baht over four years, increasing total outstanding SME loans to 350 billion.
Office tenants fight for rent reductions amid supply glut
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/08/2025
» A slowing economy and growing office supply has prompted tenants to seek rent reductions to keep their businesses afloat, with discounts of up to 25% reported in the past quarter, according to property consultancy Knight Frank Thailand.
Building safety a priority for office tenants
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/05/2025
» The earthquake on March 28 has heightened office tenant expectations, with many now placing greater importance on building safety standards and emergency preparedness, according to property consultancy Knight Frank Thailand.
Rivalry builds in Bangkok office market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/12/2024
» Bangkok's office market must balance a growing supply pipeline of 1.1 million square metres of lettable space with shifting tenant demands, intensifying competition among landlords in an increasingly dynamic environment.
Climate changes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang, and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/06/2024
» A government pledge to cut a large amount of greenhouse gas emissions is expected to reshape how Thai businesses operate.
Krungsri poised to focus on transition finance for SMEs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/05/2024
» Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) plans to promote transition loans to support local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) shifting to sustainable finance, while offering both financial and non-financial assistance.
Office demand turns negative in 1st quarter
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/04/2024
» The office market recorded negative absorption in the first quarter of 2024, ending a consecutive seven-quarter rise from mid-2022, as demand shifted from non-green to green spaces and downsized offices, according to property consultant Knight Frank Thailand.
Krungsri bullish on SME loan growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/04/2024
» Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) is upbeat about achieving small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loan growth of 2-3% this year, following an uptick in the first quarter as the Thai economy gradually recovers.
Surge in new office supply to prompt rejig
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/02/2024
» As around 1.4 million square metres of new office space is slated for completion between 2024 and 2026, landlords of existing office space should renovate or add new amenities to retain their existing tenants as new office towers will seek to attract both new clients and tenants of existing properties looking to relocate.