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Krungsri’s capital and stable profitability mitigates elevated loan risks
Krungsri’s capital and stable profitability mitigates elevated loan risks
The bank is expected to enjoy a very high probability of support from parent MUFG.
5 days ago
Siam Commercial Bank, Visa, SoftSpace launch tap-to-pay services at two Bangkok markets
Businesses can provide the service either through a smartphone or dedicated EDC machine.
5 days ago
Thailand’s finance sector’s credit costs to rise in Q3 on cautious provisioning
Credit costs are expected to decline in Q4 thanks to stimulus packages.
Bangkok Bank named custodian of $65.9m private fund
The fund is by PTT Savings and Credit Cooperative, Limited.
SCB Easy App unavailable on 5 October 2025
The app is being upgraded during the period, SCB said.
SCB consolidates retail units under new consumer banking group
It is overhauling its branches as well as upskilling branch staff and relationship managers.
SCB EASY app adjusts maximum daily transaction limit
Transactions included are transfers to other SCB accounts, accounts to other banks, etc.
Thailand’s SCBX joins AI research initiative as a founding member
It aims to explore how AI is shaping the future of global financial systems.
Chart of the Week: Thailand’s POS card payments gain ground as ATM use shrinks
But ATM card usage still dominated.
Bangkok Bank’s deputy CEO apologises due to system disruption
It caused an inaccurate display of balance in some accounts.
Deutsche Bank, StanChart close $184m loan for satellite developments
The loan finances the THAICOM 10 Satellite Project.
Thailand, China renew bilateral currency swap agreement
It aims to support trade and investment between the two countries.
Krungthai Bank and partners establish virtual lender Clicx Bank
Clicx Bank has a registered capital of THB50m to start.
Krungsri recognised at Asian Banking & Finance Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2025
The financial institution was applauded by the awards programme for its trade finance solution for Indorama Ventures.
Krungsri bags two wins at Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards 2025
The financial institution earned recognition for its unified digital platform and digital collateral release feature.
KASIKORNBANK’s K PLUS now a payment method in Google Play
K PLUS has over 14 million users on Android devices.
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