Thailand’s First! “CLICX” Granted License as the Country’s First Virtual Bank
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Ready to reshape Thai financial history by combining the strengths of KTB, AIS and OR to deliver financial services that are accessible, secure and designed for every Thai lifestyle
Ascend Bank to launch by end-June as CP eyes full virtual bank rollout
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026
Suphachai Chearavanont says Ascend Bank will be unveiled by end-June under BOT rules, while CPALL denies plans to fold Counter Service, Thai Smart Card and CPAXTRA into the virtual bank.
CPALL board opposes moving key units into CP virtual bank
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026
CPALL’s disinterested directors have rejected a plan to place three important subsidiaries under ACM Holding’s virtual bank group, but shareholders will still vote on it next month.
SCBX launches virtual Bank X, drops 31-billion-baht Home Credit Vietnam deal
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
SCBX has set up Bank X to pursue a virtual banking licence in Thailand while Thai Commercial Bank scrapped its planned 31-billion-baht acquisition of Home Credit Vietnam