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SAM supports latest scheme for troubled borrowers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/11/2025
» Sukhumvit Asset Management Ltd (SAM), the country's second-largest asset management company (AMC) under the supervision of the central bank, stands ready to purchase unsecured retail debts from banks as part of the government's debt resolution initiative.
Panel expected to maintain policy rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/10/2025
» Economists expect the Bank of Thailand to keep its policy rate unchanged at Wednesday's meeting, as the central bank awaits clearer economic data and allows time for its new governor to settle in.
KBank offers unusual early retirement scheme
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/08/2025
» Driven by the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) disruption, Kasikornbank (KBank) has introduced a special early retirement (ER) programme for employees aged 45 and older, with several other banks reportedly offering similar initiatives.
Bank loans set to fall again amid debt reductions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/08/2025
» The Bank of Thailand expects loan contraction in the banking industry to continue in the third quarter of this year, driven by ongoing debt deleveraging.
Thai lending slump for four straight quarters flags growth risks
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/08/2025
» Thai commercial banks saw their outstanding loans contract for a fourth consecutive quarter as lending to small businesses and consumers was crimped by heightened credit risks amid forecasts of an economic slowdown.
Aid efforts aim to ease the burden
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri & Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/07/2025
» The Finance Ministry has issued measures to alleviate the economic impact on communities along the Thai-Cambodian border by implementing debt suspensions, interest rate reductions, and low-interest loan measures for affected individuals.
Steps prepared to ease conflict's economic impact along Thai-Cambodian border
Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/07/2025
» The Finance Ministry has issued measures to alleviate the economic impact on communities along the Thai-Cambodian border by implementing debt suspensions, interest rate reductions, and low-interest loan measures for affected individuals.
Thai household debt dips again
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/07/2025
» Household debt in Thailand has declined for five consecutive quarters, falling to 87.4% of GDP in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting weaker loan demand from borrowers and stricter lending standards from financial institutions.
Plus Property Launches Modular Consultancy for Flexibility
Published on 25/06/2025
» Plus Property has launched a new modular consultancy service designed to address the growing need for flexibility among B2B clients. According to a Deloitte survey, 78% of corporate clients worldwide now seek customisable services that align with their specific requirements.
Banking loan growth to slump in Q2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/05/2025
» Loan growth in the banking sector is expected to slow in the second quarter this year due to rising uncertainty surrounding global trade policies, according to an executive at the Bank of Thailand.