continuingly increase of number of tourist arrivals increasing in 3Q19 shows a good sign even if the Baht currency continues appreciating. Unit: Baht million 3Q19 3Q18 Change 9M19 9M18 Change Hotel business 794
planned. In addition, the continuingly increase of number of tourist arrivals increasing in 3Q19 shows a good sign even if the Baht currency continues appreciating. Unit: Baht million 3Q19 3Q18 Change 9M19
purchase, housing and real estate lending segment. The Bank continues with prudent measures in regards to loan growth and portfolio quality monitoring taking into careful considerations the slowdown in
remains fragile with the recession risk creating uncertainties in several regions. At the same time, the geopolitical risk continues catalyzing global supply chain disruption and affects industrial supplies
still affected by the oil price volatility in the global market. Despite the crude oil price recovery, the average crack spread between finished product and referenced crude oil price continues to decline
impacting business solvency. The Bank continues to closely monitor its loan quality and set aside appropriate provisioning expenses. Total allowances for doubtful accounts were Baht 129.9 billion or 6.6
on personal hygiene and per- sonal safety. Demand for high-value fibers are expected to continue to grow at a healthy 6 to 7 percent annually. Global polyester demand growth continues to be around 5 to
still in downturn from the trade war between USA and China that continues to escalate as well as unclear situation of BREXIT. Thailand economy continues to slow down from the previous quarter, contributed
The commercial banking sector in Thailand continues to face challenges from the business environment and ongoing changes in regulations. However, operating results in the second quarter of 2019 improved