economic recovery once the outbreak is contained. Looking forward, the Thai economy will continue to face a high level of uncertainty so the MPC is standing ready to use additional appropriate monetary
growth in exports 2) political uncertainties which may inhibit investments and consumptions and 3) high level of household debts still limiting consumptions. For the auto industry, expansion continued
Competitive Environment Mobile market in 1Q19 continued to face pricing pressure. Although competition in postpaid segment has improved with most of low-tier fixed-speed unlimited plans discontinued, several
namely 1) Structural changes in Thai economy, particularly high level of household debt, that leads to low level of consumption 2) Escalating trade tension between US and the rest of the world, which could
expansion for the year 2018 to be 4.5% from earlier projection of 4.2%. Despite the improving economy, there are challenges ahead namely 1) Structural changes in Thai economy, particularly high level of
, particularly in sectors related to exports and tourism. Public investment totaled Baht 111.6 billion, near last year’s level, though investment in March edged up from the first two months. Headline inflation
in the commercial banking system, with a high level of liquidity than required by the Bank of Thailand. Infrastructure investment progress needs to be closely monitored as more bidding processes will
percent, with a Tier 1 capital ratio of 15.57 percent. Being aligned with our business strategies, all of the above endeavors allowed KBank and K Companies to meet business targets and at the same time gain
expected to focus on readjusting deposit structures and managing costs in an appropriate manner. Banks also need to maintain a sufficient level of liquid assets (as measured by the Liquidity Coverage Ratio
-performing loan (NPL) to total loans was 2.9 percent, nearly the same level as at the end of 2017. The Bank of Thailand’s Senior Loan Officer Survey indicated that in the second quarter of 2018, credit demand