Thailand

Thai banks to reduce credit costs towards Q4: analyst

Earnings rise of 2% on average expected for Q3.

Thai banks to reduce credit costs towards Q4: analyst

Earnings rise of 2% on average expected for Q3.

Thailand received 5 applications for virtual bank licenses

It expects to announce the list of successful applicants by mid-2025.

Thai banks join forces with billionaires, fintechs for virtual bank bid

Shopee's parent company, and banks SCB X and Bangkok Bank are amongst the aspirants.

Thai banks’ weak loan problem starts to bite: analyst

Provisions for expected credit losses now average 30%.

Siam Commercial Bank unveils special fixed deposit account

It offers between 1.6% to 2.2% interest per annum.

Krungthai Bank temporarily closes 4 branches due to floods

One branch is separately closed due to suspended electrical supply.

Thailand’s card payments value to reach $94.5b in 2028

The growth rate will ramp up from the 6.2% rise in 2023.

Siam Commercial Bank announces disruptions to SCB EASY app

It will be unavailable from 1AM to 5:30 AM on September 21-22.

Thaioil takes up sustainable deposits, linked swaps with SCB

Funds from deposits will support projects that reduce environmental impact.

Thailand’s loan growth slows to 0.3% in Q2 as SME loans contract

The central bank said there is a need to continue to monitor SMEs’ debt serviceability.

Bangkok Bank approves 2 baht dividend for H1

The dividend will be paid on 20 September.

Krungthai Card to miss loan growth target for 2024

It should be able to maintain its NPL ratio below 2% for the whole year.

Siam Commercial Bank rolls out online international trade service

Transactions can be made without the need to submit original documents.

Thailand’s Krungsri launches SME transition loan for clean energy 

It will help businesses embrace clean energy solutions and reduce pollution.