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TBA Chairman Slams Social Media Trend Glorifying Loan Defaults
TBA Chairman Slams Social Media Trend Glorifying Loan Defaults
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2026
Payong Srivanich warns banks can distinguish hardship from wilful default, as virtual banking push aims to widen credit access for Thailand's underservedVirtual banks reshape Thailand’s lending landscape as debt risks draw attention
Virtual banks reshape Thailand’s lending landscape as debt risks draw attention
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026
Thailand’s virtual banking era promises wider access to credit, but regulators warn borrowers must understand repayment obligations as online lending expands.Bank of Japan needs to raise policy rate to 1.5%: Renowned economist
Bank of Japan needs to raise policy rate to 1.5%: Renowned economist
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
BOJ needs to raise its policy interest rate to 1.5% to fight inflation, reflecting higher import prices amid the yen's weakness, economist Paul Sheard has said.
Baht Slides to 15-Month Low as Krungsri Unveils Multi-Currency FX Strategy for 2026
Baht Slides to 15-Month Low as Krungsri Unveils Multi-Currency FX Strategy for 2026
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
Krungsri points to an oil-driven deficit for the baht's slide, forecasts a Q4 rebound to 32–34, and expands its digital and multi-currency FX servicesThai Banks Post 101bn Baht H1 Profit, But Headwinds Loom
Thai Banks Post 101bn Baht H1 Profit, But Headwinds Loom
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
Six of Thailand's largest banks posted a combined 101.4 billion baht net profit in the first half of 2026, even as Fitch warns of a "deteriorating" sector outlook for the rest of the yearThai Banking Sector Faces Rising Pressures on Asset Quality and Earnings in 2026, Warns Fitch Ratings
Thai Banking Sector Faces Rising Pressures on Asset Quality and Earnings in 2026, Warns Fitch Ratings
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
Weak macroeconomic conditions, lower margins, and SME defaults put pressure on Thai lenders' asset quality and full-year earnings in 2026JSCCIB Advocates “Reinvent Thailand” to Propel Thailand Toward a New Era of Growth Amid Multifaceted Challenges at ABAC Thailand 2026
JSCCIB Advocates “Reinvent Thailand” to Propel Thailand Toward a New Era of Growth Amid Multifaceted Challenges at ABAC Thailand 2026
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026
Payong Srivanich, Chairman of the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB), delivered a special keynote address on “Beyond the Challenges: Reinventing Growth for the Next Era” at the 3rd Meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) 2026, hosted by Thailand from 6–8 July 2026.Six Fault Lines Rattling the Global Economy
Six Fault Lines Rattling the Global Economy
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026
From sovereign debt to China Shock 2.0, overlapping pressures are redrawing the global economic order — but Thailand may yet find opportunity amid the turbulenceHow SCB is shaping Thailand’s next generation of tech bankers
How SCB is shaping Thailand’s next generation of tech bankers
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026
Thailand’s oldest bank is using real-world data analytics, software engineering and mentorship to prepare young talent for the future of digital finance.Central Bank Issues Severe Warning to Payment Gateways over Illicit FOREX Laundering and Unlicensed Digital Wallets
Central Bank Issues Severe Warning to Payment Gateways over Illicit FOREX Laundering and Unlicensed Digital Wallets
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
The Bank of Thailand targets illicit retail currency speculation and tightens compliance checks on major platforms like Alipay and WeChat Pay