Thailand’s economy is exploring foreign investment and infrastructure projects to give it a much-needed boost.
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Bank of Thailand deputy governor seeks to balance debts
May 27, 2022The Bank of Thailand’s deputy governor on reducing its sizeable household debt and non-performing loan levels, and returning the banking sector to growth.

Thai banks search for growth in stuttering economy
May 25, 2022When Thailand’s banks were hit with a ratings downgrade, it created uncertainty across the sector. With the country reopening to tourists and the banks exploring new growth models, there is hope of a return to form.
Economic woes mount for Thailand’s banks
August 9, 2021As Covid-19 hammers the country’s vital tourism sector, SMEs and low-income households may struggle to service debt.

Thai banks search for growth in a post-Covid world
October 2, 2020Thailand’s banks have used the lockdown period to prepare for the eventual return of tourists by investing heavily in digital banking.

Private banking takes off in Thailand
January 2, 2020Thailand’s private banking sector has come out into the open for the first time following changes to banking regulations. The Banker reports on its early progress.

Digital shake-up alters Thailand's banking landscape
April 1, 2019Digitalisation is shaking up Thailand’s banking landscape, leading to branch closures and a wider gap opening between the 'big five' lenders and the rest.
Thai incentives aim to spur bank consolidation
February 14, 2019In April 2018, the government of Thailand approved tax incentives for banking mergers in hopes of stimulating consolidation. Thailand’s banking sector is fragmented compared with similar-sized economies in the region, but is looking to catch up. Kat Van Hoof reports.

Thailand looks to new frontier of neighbouring CLMV markets
July 4, 2018The economic growth in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam has not escaped the attention of Thai politicians and finance professionals. They are now working to make the most of the opportunities for Thai banks, companies and the stock exchange in the CLMV region. Peter Janssen reports.

Thai corporates spread their wings
October 2, 2017Ever since the Asian financial crisis in 1997, Thai companies have been steadily expanding abroad. They have been helped in no small part by their easy access to the capital markets, though often with a reliance on the large multi-national banks as opposed to their domestic counterparts. Peter Janssen reports.