Thailand

Bad loans are expected to stay at a ratio of 3% over the next 12 to 18 years.

Industry leaders and experts from 29 different organisations gathered for the Asian Banking & Finance Bangkok forum held at JW Marriott Bangkok on 4 April.

The app recorded $292b (THB10t) in total transactions throughout 2022.

Yen has depreciated by up to 30% so far, offering great opportunities for clients to invest.

The upsurge in tourism will spur the economy, and improve businesses’ repayment capabilities.

KBank has also earned CDP A List from the Carbon Disclosure Project.

Thailand's economy will recover unevenly, varying across different businesses, KBank's CEO noted.

BOT is inviting comments and suggestions on the proposed framework by 12 February.

They’ve lagged behind their peers, with market cap falling to just 8% of ASEAN.

Corporate loans rose from a year ago and consumer loans also grew.

Beam offers a one-click checkout solution for seamless payments.

The bank says it will grant the funding and loans to 1.9 million small pocket customers.

Thailand can’t rely on tourism to buoy reserves.

The tourism hit has affected income levels, which would borrowers’ ability to pay.

SCBX said that Bitkub needs time to fix its issues with the local regulator.

Credit costs will remain elevated in the long-term, however.