Thailand's AI moment: ambition, agents, and a skills deficit
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
Thai enterprises are moving fast on AI — but a shortage of skilled workers, legacy infrastructure, and the risk of premature pilots may yet slow the race
SCBX launches virtual Bank X, drops 31-billion-baht Home Credit Vietnam deal
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
SCBX has set up Bank X to pursue a virtual banking licence in Thailand while Thai Commercial Bank scrapped its planned 31-billion-baht acquisition of Home Credit Vietnam
SCBX denies CEO Arthid Nanthawithaya resignation rumour, says he will serve full term to end-2026
MONDAY, MARCH 02, 2026
SCBX has dismissed media reports claiming CEO Arthid Nanthawithaya is preparing to resign to take a new role at CP Group, saying the report is untrue and that he will remain in post until his term ends in late 2026.
SCBX Group Achieves Global Sustainability Recognition, included in the Top 10% of the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 and Scores Highest Among Thai Banks
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Reinforcing its commitment to ESG integration and next‑generation financial innovation
11 Thai banks post THB265bn profit in 2025; Kasikornbank tops chart at THB49bn
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026
Thailand’s 11 listed banks reported combined 2025 net profit of THB265.4bn, up 3.6%, led by Kasikornbank, while Q4 profit slipped and credit-loss provisions eased.