The Thai capital markets have performed poorly in recent years in terms of the benchmark, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index trading below the recent peak hit in 2013 as of early 2016. The markets have nevertheless been developing in ways that suggest long-term strength and regional significance.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) comprise a significant proportion of Thailand’s economic base and are critical for ongoing economic diversification, making SME financing a government priority. However, commercial SME lending in Thailand is expected to slow in 2016, as the ratio of non-performing loans (NPLs) rises against a backdrop...
After 15 years of intensive government efforts to extend credit across the nation, micro-loans are becoming increasingly popular among private sector lenders in Thailand. An increasing number of bank and non-bank businesses are now also moving into nano-finance, which provides small-scale loans without any collateral requirements. Although...
How has the Thai banking sector been affected by the economic slowdown, and what do you expect will be its response in the short term?
Despite the preference of many Thai consumers for bricks-and-mortar banks and teller transactions, mobile penetration and digital uptake are rising sharply, and digital platforms are expected to become the norm in Thailand’s financial services industry. New digital banking tools, such as mobile wallets and online payment platforms, indicate a...
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