, and managing loan quality and NPL continue to be major challenges. However, with a relatively high level of capital and the regular setting aside of additional provisions, commercial banks can still

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

was 17.96 percent, with a Tier 1 capital ratio of 15.66 percent. The operating performance of the wholly-owned subsidiaries of KBank was also satisfactory in terms of quantity and quality due to the

products and also from the decline in global oil prices and the high base effect of last year expedited exports before the increase in US import tariffs on Chinese products. In the tourism sector, the number

also from the decline in global oil prices and the high base effect of last year expedited exports before the increase in US import tariffs on Chinese products. In the tourism sector, the number of

income. Public spending also increased from spending on goods and services and compensation expenses while capital spending declined from the high base effect of last year from the disbursement 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

-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

year. As the loan quality was relatively stable, the ratio of gross non-performing loans (NPL) to total loans was 2.9 percent, nearly the same level at the end of 2017. The Bank of Thailand’s Senior Loan

loss and high base of 2Q21 with one-time other income. Revised guidance from rising economic concerns Due to a rising concern on inflation, consumer spending, and continued intense competition, AIS