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Bangkok Bank urges government emphasis on foreign direct investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/01/2026
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) has called on the new government to emphasise investment support to accommodate an anticipated increase in foreign trade and investment flows across Southeast Asia over five years.
Household debt to limit bank growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/01/2026
» Thailand's elevated household debt is set to remain a key constraint on banking sector expansion in 2026, even as major domestic banks continue to target positive loan growth to support economic momentum.
BoT nudges banks to enlarge lending efforts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/12/2025
» As it adopts monetary policy easing, the Bank of Thailand is urging banks to expand lending to support the economy.
Shrewsbury City Campus Marks Milestone for Hanqing Pathway
Published on 19/11/2025
» As Thailand strengthens economic ties with China while maintaining strong relationships with Western markets, parents are increasingly seeking education models that prepare their children to thrive in both Eastern and Western contexts. In response to this shift, earlier this year, Shrewsbury International School Bangkok City Campus launched the Hanqing Bilingual Pathway (HQP) – the school’s first Mandarin-English immersive dual learning for children as young as three years old. This Hanqing Bilingual Pathway (HQP) has been developed in parallel with the school’s long-established British International Pathway (BIP) – the fully implemented British curriculum.
Bangkok Bank, MIT aid SMEs and farmers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/11/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a well-known educational institution, to bring the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation to Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.
BBL forecasts challenging final quarter for banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/10/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) expects the banking sector to continue to face heightened challenges in the final quarter of the year, amid sluggish loan demand and falling interest income.
Swire to debut Upper House hotel in Bangkok
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/10/2025
» Hong Kong-based conglomerate Swire Pacific plans to open its first Upper House hotel in Bangkok, marking the brand's debut in Thailand, alongside its first branded residence project worth 30-40 billion baht on Wireless Road.
SkillsFuture an 'ideal model' for SE Asia
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 19/09/2025
» Singapore's transformation into a global economic powerhouse offers a roadmap for Southeast Asian nations seeking to navigate an era of global uncertainty, says Heng Swee Keat, chairman of Singapore's National Research Foundation and former deputy prime minister.
Central bank's direction in the spotlight
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Phusadee Arunmas and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/07/2025
» Despite high hopes for greater flexibility and more cooperation between the Bank of Thailand and the government, economists remain concerned about the bank's independence and creditibilty.
Bangkok Bank touts Thai SMEs in Indonesia
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/07/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) stands ready to support Thai medium-sized enterprises expanding to Indonesia, where opportunities are growing across various supply chain industries.