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Bangkok Post – Thailand’s Major Banks Aim for Steady Loan Growth in 2026

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Major banks in Thailand are adopting cautious loan growth targets for 2026, reflecting the slower growth of the Thai economy. Notably, four of the six domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs) have forecasted flat to mid-single-digit increases in loan disbursements.

Kasikornbank (KBank) aims for a modest loan growth of 0-2%, while SCB X anticipates low- to mid-single-digit growth. Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya) has targeted a slightly higher range of 2-4%, and TMBThanachart Bank plans for growth between 0-2% as reported to the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

Kattiya Indaravijaya, the chief executive of KBank, emphasized the importance of pursuing balanced and efficient growth in light of challenging economic conditions. This strategic focus highlights the banks’ selective approach toward new lending amidst a cautious economic outlook.

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Bangkok Post – Thailand’s major banks target modest loan growth in 2026

Major domestic banks have set modest loan growth targets for 2026 in line with the slower pace of the Thai economy, while maintaining a selective approach to new lending.

Four of the country’s six domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs) have guided for flat to mid-single-digit loan growth in 2026.

Kasikornbank (KBank) targets total loan growth of 0-2% in 2026, while SCB X expects low- to mid-single-digit growth.

Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya) has set a target of 2-4%, and TMBThanachart Bank plans growth of 0-2%, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

Kattiya Indaravijaya, chief executive of KBank, said the bank would continue to focus on balanced and efficient growth amid challenging economic conditions.

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