Thailand

Thailand and Cambodia to launch QR code payment system

This will streamline the cross-border fund transfer process.

Thai banks weather digital fee waiver after profits climb 21% to $963m in Q2

Krung Thai Bank’s net profit more than doubled to $230.08m.

7-Eleven stores in Thailand to start offering banking services

The convenience store operator is aiming to be a commercial bank agent.

Masaaki Suzuki shares his vision and goals for Krungsri JPC/MNC Banking's growth

The bank’s Japanese corporate clients in Thailand are in for a stronger set of banking products and services.

Thailand is developing its digital currency for interbank transactions

‘Project Inthanon’ could accelerate transaction and validation processes.

Thai banks set to feel pain from waived digital fees in Q2

There is an estimated 1% impact to FY18 earnings.

2018 Retail Banking Forum concludes 4-city road show in Bangkok

More than 90 delegates from Thailand's major banks graced the event.

Thai bank loans up 4.7% in Q1 as SME lending strengthens

The monthly growth was led by lending to the food and energy sectors.

Thai banks urged to rein in mortgages amidst eager market takeup

Some banks have been reportedly offering loans with steeper loan-to-value ratios.

Chart of the Week: Check out the breakdown of Thai banks' bad loans

New NPL formation dropped to 66.4% of total bad loans in 2017.

Is the worst over for Thai banks?

The sector is poised for profitability as it nears the end of the bad loan cycle.

Krung Thai Bank profits crash 21% to $211.67m in Q1

Loan growth remain subdued dragging net interest income to 6%.

Siam Commercial Bank profits down 5% to $354.87m in Q1

Higher operating expenses due to staff costs and digital efforts hit the bank’s earnings.

Bangkok Bank ties up with equity crowdfunding platform

The bank’s clients can gain access to available venture capital opportunities on OurCrowd.