Bangkok Bank
Bangkok Bank is Thailand's largest bank by assets, and the 6th largest bank in Southeast Asia. Its major international subsidiaries are Bangkok Bank Berhad in Malaysia, Bangkok Bank (China) in China and PermataBank in Indonesia. It has a presence in nine ASEAN countries as well as branches in Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Bangkok Bank stays upbeat on Thailand’s medium‑term outlook
Bangkok Bank stays upbeat on Thailand’s medium‑term outlook
The bank kept its 2026 financial guidance unchanged.
Higher costs weigh on Bangkok Bank’s Q2 profit
The bank's opex rose 9% from Q1 on accrued expenses and IT-related costs.
Bangkok Bank’s net profit down 16.2% in H1 on lower interest income
Net interest income declined by 12.4% during the six-month period.
Bangkok Bank launches café-branch hybrid
It has an exclusive menu and will offer personal financial planning.
Thai bank earnings set to weaken in challenging 2026
Net interest margins will compress, and loan growth will be subdued.
Bangkok Bank’s net profit up 9.9% to $1.18b in 9M 2025
Net interest margin is 2.81% as of end-September 2025.
Bangkok Bank earnings forecasts raised up to 15%: CGS International
The bank posted a $420m (THB13.8b) net profit for the third quarter.
Bangkok Bank named custodian of $65.9m private fund
The fund is by PTT Savings and Credit Cooperative, Limited.
Bangkok Bank’s deputy CEO apologises due to system disruption
It caused an inaccurate display of balance in some accounts.
Lack of virtual bank licence ‘not a big problem’ for Bangkok Bank
It estimates that virtual banks’ business revenue will not be significant in the first 5 years of operations.
Bangkok Bank likely to miss 2025 net interest margin target
Its Q2 2025 earnings growth was flat year-on-year.
Bangkok Bank enables Paybooc QR payments in Thailand
Koreans using the Paybooc app can now make QR payments in the country.
Bangkok Bank, Permata Bank reiterates support for Thai investors entering Indonesia
Bangkok Bank, Permata Bank reiterates support for Thai investors entering Indonesia
Bangkok Bank, Bangkok Life Assurance offer special deposit rate for life insurance customers
Its 2.5% per annum on top of the normal fixed deposit rates.
Bangkok Bank connects with China’s fund transfer network
This is expected to reduce transaction times and costs for export-import businesses.
Bangkok Bank, The Mall Group launch campaign to expand co-branded card customer base
They also plan to develop new products aimed for foreign tourists, especially those from China.
Bangkok Bank’s net profit up 19.9% to $380.29m in Q1
Total loans and deposits logged single digit increases during the quarter.
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