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World Bank report upgrades Thai growth for 2022 to 3.1%
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 28/09/2022
» The World Bank has increased its forecast for Thai economic growth this year to 3.1% from 2.9%, according to its "East Asia and Pacific October 2022 Economic...
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Testing of Retail CBDC to begin at year-end
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 06/08/2022
» The Bank of Thailand expects to begin testing its retail digital currency at the end of this year and the process will continue through mid-2023.
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World Bank urges more direct aid
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 20/07/2022
» Fabrizio Zarcone, the newly appointed World Bank country manager for Thailand, recommends three fiscal measures to help protect Thai households from shocks, build...
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Growth outlook darkens
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 06/04/2022
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow by 2.9% this year, down from a previous prediction of 3.9%, the World Bank said on Tuesday.
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Krungsri targets SME loan growth of 2.5% this year
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 24/03/2022
» The SME Banking Group of Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) set target growth for SME loans at 2.5% this year, in line with Thailand's economic direction.
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Trio unveils new set of credit cards
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 31/03/2022
» Credit card firm Krungthai Card (KTC), digital travel platform Agoda and payment technology company Mastercard have joined forces to launch the "KTC-Agoda...
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Krungsri targets loan growth of 2% this year
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 11/03/2022
» The Corporate and Investment Banking Group of Bank of Ayudhya, using the marketing name Krungsri, aims to achieve loan growth of 2% this year, according to its...
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Mastercard gears up for digital currency payment
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 15/03/2022
» Payments technology company Mastercard has been working closely with related parties everywhere, including Thailand, to prepare for the future of payments in...
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Thais urged to embrace disruptive tech
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 23/02/2022
» Accelerating the roll-out of digital and disruptive technologies while promoting a circular economy approach in key industries could generate up to US$3.4 billion...
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KKP to keep bolstering core businesses
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 01/02/2022
» Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP) this year will continue to focus on strengthening its core businesses, including commercial banking and capital markets,...