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SCB X is leaning hard into AI and digital tools to run its lending business more efficiently and tighten up how it manages risk, while also pushing new growth moves like a consumer finance deal in Vietnam and a virtual bank. But the same plan could be tested if Thailand’s economy cools, household debt keeps rising, and more borrowers fall behind on payments.Read more

TMBThanachart Bank is leaning into everyday retail lending like cars and homes, while using its digital tools to turn one-off customers into people who use several products. The upside comes from better fees and lower costs, but weak demand and tougher competition could keep profits under pressure and raise worries about loan quality.Read more

TMBThanachart Bank is leaning harder into higher-return loans and pushing more customers toward investment products, aiming to grow earnings even while Thailand’s economy stays soft. The big question is whether its shift to digital banking and tighter lending can keep costs and credit losses in check—or if slowing loan demand and one-off fee boosts fade.Read more
