The Latest Breaking News from Krungthai Bank

Millions await welfare review

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an extension to the appeal period for applicants rejected from the state welfare card programme.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

'Why is it so difficult to prove we really are poor?'

NAKHON SAWAN/NAKHON RATCHASIMA - It is fifth time lucky for Somnuek, who finally received a state welfare card after four rejected applications.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

KTAM targets portfolio reaching B1.1tn by end of 2026

Krungthai Asset Management (KTAM) aims to increase its assets under management (AUM) to 1.1 trillion baht by the end of 2026, supported by product innovation, digital investment solutions, and closer collaboration with parent bank Krungthai Bank (KTB).

Bangkok Post · Jun 18

DES Ministry, 16 banks fend off scams

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is joining forces with 16 banks to notify people about online scams and fake news on their banking apps in an effort to raise public awareness about online financial fraud, preventing more scamming victims.

Bangkok Post · May 3, 2023

Banks hesitate in rush to cashless era

The banking industry's push to discourage the use of cash led some to believe it was a good idea to charge fees for cash transactions and suspend cardless money withdrawals at ATMs.

Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2023

KTB targets virtual banking, wealth tech

Krungthai Bank (KTB) is gearing up for S-curve growth in the virtual banking and wealth tech sectors over the next five years.

Bangkok Post · Apr 4, 2023

Krungthai Compass predicts 22.5m foreign arrivals in 2023

Krungthai Compass, a research unit under Krungthai Bank, expects foreign tourist arrivals in 2023 to more than double the number recorded last year, estimating it will take two years to return to the level posted in 2019.

Bangkok Post · Jan 10, 2023

KTB, AIS eyeing virtual bank

State-owned Krungthai Bank (KTB) has partnered with leading telecom operator Advanced Info Service (AIS) on a plan to jointly invest in a virtual bank, aiming to serve both existing and new customers, says KTB president Payong Srivanich.

Bangkok Post · Jan 5, 2023

KTC shifts from car hire-purchase loans

Krungthai Card Plc (KTC), a non-bank entity under Krungthai Bank (KTB), is edging away from car hire-purchase loans after the consumer regulator tightened the rules for this segment.

Bangkok Post · Jan 3, 2023

Apple, Tesla focus of new fractional trade

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and state-owned Krungthai Bank (KTB) are launching fractional depositary receipts (DRx), a tool that can help investors buy a part of leading global companies such as Apple and Tesla Inc.

Bangkok Post · Sep 22, 2022