Thailand
Krungthai Bank strengthens business position with higher profitability
Krungthai Bank strengthens business position with higher profitability
KTB has notably closed its profitability gap with peers, according to S&P.
4 days ago
SCB, GLN launch cardless ATM withdrawals for Korean tourists in Thailand
Tourists just need to scan a QR code via their app.
5 days ago
SCB X eye more profits from Gen 2 firms as Thai corporates cut bank loans
Its banking services loan portfolio contracted in 2024, whilst those from Gen 2 expanded.
5 days ago
Bangkok Bank, Shell unveil prepaid card for Thai SMEs
They can use the preloaded card to pay for fuel at over 720 Shell service stations
Krungsri Bank launches online bill payment solution for Thai SMEs
SME merchants can accept payments via QR code.
Thai finance operators tone down loan growth targets amidst asset quality concerns
They foresee a weaker-than-expected economic outlook in 2025
Siam Commercial Bank unveils online gold trading service
It offers real-time transactions starting at 0.1 troy ounces.
Siam Commercial Bank targets top wealth manager spot in Thailand
SCB CEO expects Thai assets to exceed $1t by 2028.
Thai digital banks urged to rethink playbook
They should acquire customers from the get-go with profit in mind.
Bangkok Bank approves paying out $485m for dividends
The THB6.5 per ordinary share will be paid out on 9 May.
Thai banks’ lending dip 0.4% in Q4 2024
Central bank says there is need to monitor SMEs and households’ ability to repay debt
Experts examine AI's impact on Thailand’s financial services sector
Embrace AI or be left behind, an expert said at the Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit today.
Krungsri teams up with food manufacturers to launch green FX program
Customers who achieve predefined ESG targets can get reduced costs.
Kasikornbank headed for year of portfolio clean-up
UOB Kay Hian “surprised” regarding the Thai bank’s flat loan growth target.
Thai banks have room to improve costs, loans in 2025: UOBKH
But loans extended to SMEs will continue to remain sluggish in quality.
Auto industry may weigh on Kiatnakin Phatra Bank: analyst
Its Q4 2024 provision is 34% higher than in Q3.
SCBX net profit inch up 1% YoY to $1.29b in 2024
Interest income is higher, but fee and investment/trading income are lower.
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