Banking
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CLICX, the branchless bank, launched its app on its first day, offering a high-interest deposit account with a 4% interest rate, limited to only 1 accounts.
CLICX, the first branchless bank, launched its app for download on its first day. It revealed that auspicious numbers for financial prosperity were the most popular choice among women. The bank emphasized its high-interest deposit account offering a 4% interest rate for 3 months, limited to 100,000 accounts. -
"Government Savings Bank, Savings Love" program has revised its terms and conditions; relatives can now open accounts, and the interest rate has increased to 0.35%.
Government Savings Bank (GSB) expands eligibility for its "GSB Savings for Children" account to include relatives, adds accident coverage up to 4 baht, and increases the interest rate to 0.35% per year. -
D-Day June 19, 69: Thailand's first Virtual Bank, Clickx Bank, launches, offering deposit interest rates up to 4%.
Clickx Bank is preparing to officially launch its Virtual Bank on June 19, 69, offering a special deposit feature with an interest rate of 4% per year for the first 20,000 baht saved. -
The Bank of Thailand reiterates that it does not hold a Forex license and warns against investment scams.
Don't be fooled! The Bank of Thailand reiterates that any invitation to trade Forex is a scam. It confirms it has never granted licenses to anyone other than commercial banks and will support the DSI (Department of Special Investigation) in combating these fraudsters. -
The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has approved the "Half-Interest Loan" program, offering loans up to 1 baht with the government subsidizing 3% of the interest.
The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) board approved the "Half-Interest Loan" project with a total budget of 30 billion baht over a three-year period, limiting each borrower to a maximum of 100,000 baht. -
EXIM BANK launches the "Have Assets, Have Capital" measure, offering loans up to 50 million baht with a repayment period of 10 years.
EXIM BANK responds to the Bank of Thailand's policy by launching the "Have Assets, Have Capital" measure with a total budget of 10,000 billion baht to help boost the liquidity of Thai SMEs, with interest rates starting at 4.80% per year. -
For the first time in Thailand, Krungthai Bank partners with Visa to offer "tap-scan" payments for tuk-tuks.
Krungthai Bank and Visa are enhancing Thailand's tourism by launching a cashless payment system on tuk-tuks. The pilot program features a secure "tap-and-scan" payment system that meets international standards, with the goal of expanding nationwide in Bangkok by 2570. -
Preparing to launch Thailand's virtual bank; initial losses expected, impacting parent company's profits by 1-3%.
KKPS examines the Thai virtual banking landscape in 2026 as three major players prepare to launch, anticipating initial losses. -
Saving money alone is not enough. Government Savings Bank (GSB) is partnering with 10 asset management companies to upgrade savings through investment.
Government Savings Bank (GSB) partners with 10 asset management companies to launch GSB The Selected, allowing customers to purchase mutual funds from these 10 companies through all GSB branches. This initiative aims to encourage citizens to upgrade their savings from deposits to investments. Financial Advisors (FAs) will be stationed at all branches nationwide to provide advice. -
AP Thailand surges to 19% market share, maintaining its "A" credit rating amidst volatile real estate market.
Tris Rating affirms the corporate and bond credit rating at “A” with a “Stable” outlook for the fourth consecutive year. First-quarter revenue grew 11% to reach 4 billion baht.
