Thailand
SCB X logs 10.2% net profit rise to THB12.06b in Q3
SCB X logs 10.2% net profit rise to THB12.06b in Q3
Its net profit has risen by 15.8% in the first nine months of 2025.
NTT, Jaidee app unveil payment and management platform for Thai SMEs
Super EDC enables SMEs to accept payments and has data management.
Thai banks’ focus on asset quality and ‘clean’ loan books in 2026
The banks are expected to report a loan contraction in 2025 compared to last year.
Thailand's TMBThanachart Bank beats Q3 profit forecasts on lower provisions
But management is bracing for slower fee income growth in Q4 2025.
Bangkok Bank earnings forecasts raised up to 15%: CGS International
The bank posted a $420m (THB13.8b) net profit for the third quarter.
Thai Banks face 3.7% YoY impaired loans rise in 2025
Low unemployment and declining interest rates are expected to help pay back debts.
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.
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.
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.
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