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Banks raise reserves to deal with effects of war
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/04/2026
» Thai banks are increasing their loan-loss reserves to prepare for the impact of a prolonged war in the Middle East and to support a growing number of vulnerable customers.
SCB X assists customers troubled by the war
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/04/2026
» SCB X, a technology conglomerate and the holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), has extended assistance to customers affected by the war, with targeted measures initially focused on the tourism and export sectors.
More Than a Cure: The Complex Journey of Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation
Published on 31/03/2026
» For most families, the journey toward a bone marrow transplant does not begin with a clear plan. It begins with uncertainty — a diagnosis that raises more questions than answers, repeated hospital visits and the growing realization that their child’s illness is more complex than initially understood.
Cautious investments urged amid chaos of Mideast war
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/03/2026
» Investors are being advised to raise cash positions amid heightened volatility in the Middle East, says InnovestX Securities, warning that a prolonged conflict could materially weaken Thailand's economic outlook while amplifying fiscal and financial risks.
EV loan demand set to rise amid spiking oil prices
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/03/2026
» Banks expect stronger growth for electric vehicle (EV) loans this year, driven by improving demand in the auto segment amid rising oil prices.
Calls grow to control oil refinery pricing
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/03/2026
» Democrat list-MP Korn Chatikavanij has called on the government to step in and regulate the gross refinery margin (GRM) set by oil refinery operators, arguing that intervention is necessary to ease financial pressure on households and businesses as global crude oil prices soar.
Huge mobile bandwidth increase needed as AI use surges
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/03/2026
» The two major mobile operators are likely to need at least 100 megahertz of additional bandwidth each to cater to a surge in uploads from consumers using artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
SMEs’ loan access to improve
Post Reporters, Published on 29/03/2026
» The government has launched a scheme to help small and medium-sized businesses access financing for commercial pickup trucks, targeting transport operators, farmers and freelancers.
Thailand mulls windfall tax on oil refineries
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2026
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has acknowledged it is studying the feasibility of introducing a windfall tax on refinery businesses in Thailand.
Strategy calls for hub luring wealth capital
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/03/2026
» The Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) is advancing a proposal to establish a private trust framework and related asset management legislation, aiming to position Thailand as a regional hub for wealth capital, particularly from the Middle East amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.