18 Jul 2023
Econ Digest
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12 Apr 2023
4 Jan 2023
Online payment sees continual growth…business expansion is accelerated for sustainability ... Read more
23 Dec 2022
Change in Thailand’s banking business landscape in 2023…Thai banking businesses in 2023 may cautiously recover as the economy moves ... Read more
29 Nov 2022
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) began raising its policy rates at its August and September 2022 meetings by 0.25% each time, for a total of 0.50%, bringing the current policy rate to 1.00%. However, instead of raising interest rates immediately, most large commercial banks waited until October 2022, particularly for deposit rates, which have seen substantial increase in the special deposit campaigns launched primarily by large and small commercial banks; possibly, this is in part to replenish deposits that had matured or are about to mature. Pricing competition has gradually increased in the deposit market, probably driven by many factors, including consistency with the direction of the MPC’s policy rate, a steady growth in loans, a gradual decline in excess liquidity and attempts by commercial banks to maintain their deposit customers.... Read more
26 Oct 2022
Commercial banking business grew in 3Q2022 due to the gradual economic recovery after the easing of lockdowns ... Read more
20 Oct 2022
The economic recovery after easing lockdowns supports banking business growth ... Read more