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2 days ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Somruedi Banchongduang
SCB Julius Baer seeks to help wealthy Thai clients find opportunities in global assets over a long-term horizon Adrian Mazenauer, chief executive of SCB Julius Baer Amid ongoing volatility in global investment markets, SCB Julius Baer considers this period an opportunity to gradually deploy capital to international investments and stands ready to help Thai investors access world-class assets.
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2 days ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Somruedi Banchongduang
PUBLISHED : 5 Jun 2025 at 05:57 An overhead view of cargo containers at the Bangkok port. The private sector is concerned about export circumvention and re-export involving a low level of local content. Pattarapong Chatpattarasill The local private sector anticipates Thai GDP growth will be less than 1% in the second half of the year, primarily due to the impact of tariffs.
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1 week ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Somruedi Banchongduang
Tourists visit the iconic Wat Pho in Bangkok. Foreign arrivals from Europe and the Middle East improved in April. Foreign tourist arrivals improved in April, supported by European and Middle Eastern travellers, contributing to higher tourism income, says a Bank of Thailand executive.
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1 week ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Somruedi Banchongduang
Kasikornbank (KBank), a leading player in Thailand's carbon credit market, is committed to developing innovative solutions to promote the country's sustainability. According to Pipit Aneaknithi, co-president of the bank, KBank is a major buyer in the domestic carbon credit market.
The bank purchases carbon credits from corporate clients to offset its greenhouse gas emissions, in line with sustainability targets and international regulatory standards.
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1 week ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Somruedi Banchongduang
PUBLISHED : 30 May 2025 at 06:30 KBank has committed to achieving net-zero emissions for its own operations by 2030. Kasikornbank (KBank), a leading player in Thailand's carbon credit market, is committed to developing innovative solutions to promote the country's sustainability. According to Pipit Aneaknithi, co-president of the bank, KBank is a major buyer in the domestic carbon credit market.
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1 week ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Somruedi Banchongduang
PUBLISHED : 29 May 2025 at 03:30 Kasikornbank (KBank) has reported loan growth slowed during the first five months of this year, with all loan segments affected by sluggish economic conditions and uncertainty surrounding US tariff hikes. Pipit Aneaknithi, co-president of KBank, said the bank's total loan portfolio grew marginally during this period, with all customer segments slowing: retail, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and corporate clients.
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1 week ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Somruedi Banchongduang
Tourists and other foreigners without long-term visas stand to be affected by tougher rules Bangkok Bank has adopted stricter requirements for opening new deposit accounts in Thailand for foreign customers, affecting tourists and potentially any expats who do not hold long-term visas. The bank said the tighter conditions align with Thailand’s efforts to improve cybersecurity and combat financial scams.
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1 week ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Somruedi Banchongduang
Adrian Mazenauer, Chief Executive Officer and Head of Wealth Management of SCB Julius Baer Amid ongoing volatility in global investment markets, SCB Julius Baer considers this as opportunity to gradually deploy capital to international investments and stands ready to help Thai investors access worldclass assets.
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1 week ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Somruedi Banchongduang
Tourists and other foreigners without long-term visas stand to be affected by tougher rules Bangkok Bank has adopted stricter requirements for opening new deposit accounts in Thailand for foreign customers, affecting tourists and potentially any expats who do not hold long-term visas. The bank said the tighter conditions align with Thailand’s efforts to improve cybersecurity and combat financial scams.
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1 week ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Somruedi Banchongduang
Mr Miyake (left) and Mr Gamba. Mr Gamba suggests investors from the Middle East are showing a strong interest in investing in Thailand. HSBC expects positive trade and capital flows into Asia and the Middle East, supported by the regions' strong economic fundamentals, despite heightened global trade tensions.
