GOSSIP : Spider
- Hello, dear readers! Welcome to May with some good news from a credit rating agency. Moody's The outlook for Thailand's credit rating has been upgraded from [level]. "Negative (Negative Outlook) is level "It is stable."Stable Outlook) And it maintains Thailand's Sovereign Credit Rating at... Baa1… This is considered a masterpiece by Team Thailand, led by... Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, along with his team, provided in-depth and precise information, instilling confidence that Thailand has policy stability, can manage fiscal risks, and has a credible plan to create new economic engines.
- Dr. Ekniti say "Adjusting the perspective of..." Moody's reflects confidence in the government's economic policy direction, which utilizes targeted fiscal support measures to mitigate short-term impacts, coupled with accelerating investment, restructuring the economy, and enhancing productivity to increase the country's long-term growth potential. spider Let's give them a big round of applause!
- Previously, at a press conference regarding the 2569 Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF-World Bank Meeting), which Thailand will host from October 12-18, 2569 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center…Kristalina Georgieva The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said, ""I had the opportunity to train in Muay Thai for the first time. Although it was very difficult, it was also a lot of fun."...Upon arriving at the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings on April 16th in Washington, D.C., USA, in addition to bilateral discussions on the progress of preparations for the meeting and policies that Thailand prioritizes, the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Thailand also showcased Muay Thai techniques to attract attention from the attendees. Furthermore... Dr. Ekniti Vithai Rattanagorn, Governor of the Bank of Thailand. Kristalina They also posed for photos wearing boxing gloves, a symbol of Muay Thai… seeing the pictures, you can tell immediately that Thailand is ready to host the conference in a grand and dignified manner.
- April 1st marks the founding day of the Government Savings Bank. This year, 2569, it celebrates its 113th anniversary, and we welcome the current Director of the Government Savings Bank. Mr. Aun Songpon Chiwapanyaroj We've been ready to welcome those who come to offer their congratulations since morning. Phaknee Wiriyarangsarit Managing Editor and Adisorn Sasawatsanti The advertising manager of the Financial and Banking Journal also attended to offer congratulations.
- It's time for the Bodhi leaves to change color, April 24, 2569. Krit Chanthanothok Having worked with Siam Commercial Bank for 1,362 days, he held his final Townhall meeting as CEO of the bank, and left the following parting message: “Thank you everyone for your dedication, trust, and the journey we have built together. I am proud of what we have accomplished and confident that it will continue to move forward steadily. Today, I pass the baton to my colleagues and the next leader, with the conviction that he will take Siam Commercial Bank even further. It has been a great honor to serve in this capacity.” The event includes: Sarach Rattanaporn The new Chief Executive Officer of Siam Commercial Bank has taken over.
- A hot topic that has caused panic among investors is the sudden news that CP Group will shift its retail business to merge with a branchless bank, or Virtual Bank… This has caused quite a stir. Big Supachai Chearavanont The CEO of Charoen Pokphand (CP) had to quickly step in to quell the drama, explaining in simple terms that the whole thing was a complete misunderstanding, which originated from... "Payment License" The accounts held by CP ALL Public Company Limited for 20-30 years are used to pay water, electricity, and various service bills, acting as a substitute for banks at payment counters in familiar stores and shopping malls. This has been done routinely without any problems. However, the misunderstanding arose because Ascend Money (a subsidiary of CP) was planning to apply for a Virtual Bank license. The Bank of Thailand has strict regulations stating that if a business wants to be a bank, all financial licenses previously distributed among companies within the same group must be consolidated into a single entity to facilitate inspection and supervision. In short, to end the drama, it's simply a matter of "clearing out the house" and reorganizing administrative documents as instructed by the Bank of Thailand. There is absolutely no shifting the retail business into a bank or drastically changing the business structure as reported in the news.
- side Sarath Ratanavadi The Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF) revealed at the 2569 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in early April the company's investment policy in Kasikornbank (KBank), stating that:There are no plans to buy more shares, beyond the current 9.99% stake, and the company stated that its investment in... KBank offers good matching and relatively low financing costs for the company, while offering attractive dividends..."Regarding the Virtual Bank business, which is an investment by Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS), Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited, and PTT Group, GULF decided not to invest directly because it considered it unrelated to its core business.
- Change the commander Piyasak Ukritnukul The Managing Director of Ngern Tid Lor Holdings Public Company Limited (TIDLOR) has resigned from all positions in the company and its subsidiaries, effective April 6, 2569…due to… Piyasak As one of the company's pioneers, his resignation immediately caused the share price to drop by 6%. However, Piyasak We will continue to support the company throughout the handover period until October 2569 to ensure a smooth and efficient transition for the new leader who will be taking over as CEO. Piyasak is Aditya Poonwatthu The Group Chief Executive Officer of TIDLOR's Insurance Brokerage Business, who is behind the success in creating strong and exponential growth for the group's insurance brokerage business under the brand. "Shield insurance"
- A few years passed, from a little boy who used to run around in his father's executive office. Dr. Anchalin Pannipa The company president and My mother, Dr. Naphasanan Pannipha The Chief Executive Officer of TQM Insurance Broker Public Company Limited (TQM) is here today. Panpit Pannipa The handsome and talented son, a chip off the old block, is currently trying his hand at various jobs and roles within the company. Most recently, he joined TQM's research department, professionally presenting research findings at a press conference.TQM Driven by CARE. Standing by You”...spider I heard that... Panthip He is preparing to travel abroad soon to gain experience before returning to take over the CEO position.
- The big campaign of the year has begun! ""Commit To Climate Season 5" Under the theme ""The Power of Nature Energy" Buppawadee Owararin The Chief Marketing Officer of Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance Public Company Limited led a press conference announcing a collaboration with the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Conservation, Ministry of Energy, to jointly address environmental crises. They also invited the public to participate in an online game at www.facebook.com/Hearts.in.action.volunteers and other social media platforms. Mr. Tao Setthapong Through the Facebook page and Instagram: Taophiangphor or by calling 1159, every game played will be converted into 5 baht, up to a maximum of 50,000 baht, to help reduce global warming.
- An exclusive offer for those celebrating Chubb Life Thailand's 25th anniversary of operating in Thailand. Alisa Areepong The Chief Executive Officer of Chubb Life Thailand proudly presents at the event..."Silver Milestone Celebration : Chubb Life's 25th Anniversary – Years of Trust” Introducing the Brand Collaboration bag: Chubb | Janesuda, a collaboration with... Jensuda Panto Designing a special collection of bags to celebrate the 25th anniversary.
- Ready to unlock the potential of your workforce for the AI era, led by... Arch Colmi The CEO of Generali Thailand Group is committed to encouraging all employees to use AI in their work to drive the organization towards excellence. In other words, every employee is an AI, ready to embrace the era of fully digital work.
- Calling all dinosaur lovers! Allianz Ayutthaya Public Company Limited is hosting Family Day 2026, inviting customers on an adventure into the dinosaur kingdom at Jurassic World: The Experience Bangkok. Patchara Taweechaiwattana The Senior Vice President, Customer Management and Sustainability, braved the scorching sun to spread joy through the Walk Rally Dino Photo Mission and distributed adorable Dino-themed ice cream. Over 1,000 people, including customers, family members, executives, employees, and sales partners, participated in the adventure at Jurassic World: The Experience Bangkok, Asiatique The Riverfront.
- Lead the troops yourself. Dr. Kongkiat Opaswongkarn The CEO of Asia Plus Group announced the strategic direction for 2569, focusing on continuously achieving success for customers under the vision... "Value Beyond Wealth : Building Sustainable Wealth” Transforming its business model from a traditional brokerage to a leading wealth management institution driven by innovation and world-class in-depth advisory services, the company focuses on three core pillars: driving asset under management (AUM) growth to create a strong, recurring revenue base; enhancing the seamless digital client experience with a "Mobile First" strategy; expanding its "Investment Hub," a new comprehensive investment center model that will be a key foundation for its branch expansion strategy this year; and developing the capabilities and standards of its investment advisors to a professional level.
- Poj Harinsut The CEO of Wann Asset Management Co., Ltd. declared himself a huge fan of... Journal of Finance and Banking My favorite columns include "Bank Status," "The Spider," "Talent Scout," etc. I'd also like to show you my office, where stacks of finance and banking books reach way above my head…spider Thank you for being such a long-time fan! And during her time as president of the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC), which she mentioned was incredibly busy with both official and private work—even busier than an idol's schedule—don't forget to read Finance and Banking every month!
- This concludes the issue. spider We have some good news for investors… Starting with, the Stock Exchange of Thailand has upgraded… "Opportunity Day Towards becoming a central platform that brings together all information presentation channels of listed companies, including Earnings Call (formerly Opportunity Day), JUMP+, Sector Analysis, and C-Sign Public Presentation, as well as other information presentation activities of listed companies, in one place. This will allow investors, analysts, and the media to have access to accurate, timely, and equal information…starting April 16th.
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