Thailand

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.

Lack of virtual bank licence ‘not a big problem’ for Bangkok Bank

It estimates that virtual banks’ business revenue will not be significant in the first 5 years of operations.

Investment gains boost Thai banks’ Q2 performances

Banks’ net profit is expected to soften in H2 2025.

KBANK credit costs’ set to exceed target on trade pressures

In the worst-case scenario, credit cost could rise to 170bp.

Krungthai Bank’s net profit dip 1% to $344.37m in Q2

Basic earnings per share is THB0.8 for the quarter.

SCB X net profit up 18.7% to $386.9m in H1

Q2 net profit rose 27.7% on higher investment gains and reduced losses.

Bangkok Bank likely to miss 2025 net interest margin target

Its Q2 2025 earnings growth was flat year-on-year.

TMBThanachart Bank’s dividend payout likely at 65% for 2025

But rising NPLs in auto loans and unsecured consumer loans can be a problem.

Thailand’s SCB enforces SIM name match requirement

Customers can still make transactions as usual on ATMs and branches.

Hantec Financial unveils Southeast Asia regional office in Bangkok

The Hong Kong-headquartered company holds 12 regulatory licenses worldwide.

Bangkok Bank enables Paybooc QR payments in Thailand

Koreans using the Paybooc app can now make QR payments in the country.

Krungthai Bank to perform ATM system maintenance

ATM and ATM+ services won’t be available on certain dates and times in July.