Thailand's major banks target modest loan growth in 2026Major 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. Kasikornbank (KBank) targets total loan growth of 0-2% in 2026, while SCB X expects low- to mid-single-digit growth. KBank's loan growth target for 2026 is set at 0-2% year-on-year, in line with the outlook for economic growth and ongoing uncertainties. Ms Duangdao said corporate lending would be another key driver of the bank's loan growth this year, with a target growth rate of 3-4%. Regarding the net profit of the six D-SIBs in 2025, Bangkok Bank posted 46 billion baht, Krungthai Bank 48.2 billion baht, KBank 49.5 billion baht, SCB X 47.4 billion baht, Krungsri 31.7 billion baht and ttb 20.6 billion baht.

Source: Bangkok Post February 09, 2026 23:17 UTC