BANGKOK, Thailand – Krungsri Bank has set an ambitious target to grow its Japanese-related commercial lending by 9% in 2025, while urging Thai authorities to restore investor confidence and attract more long-term Japanese investment into the country and ASEAN.
Bunsei Okubo, Head of Japanese Corporate and Investment Banking at Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), said the bank is committed to supporting Japanese businesses in Thailand toward sustainable growth. This involves not only financial support but also contributing positively to society and the environment.
“Krungsri’s mission is to be more than a financial partner. We aim to create impact through ESG-driven strategies and comprehensive financial solutions,” Okubo stated.
The bank plans to expand on previous success by boosting collaboration with the government and the private sector, particularly through initiatives like the Japan-ASEAN Startup Business Matching Fair 2025 under the theme ‘Co-creating New Core Industries.’
Key strategies include:
-Deepening partnerships with Thai government agencies to promote high-potential industries.
-Enhancing business capacity through financial innovation and digital solutions aligned with ESG goals.
-Offering strategic consulting to help businesses enter or transition into emerging industries.
Okubo also emphasized the need for a stable and predictable environment for foreign investors.
“While we cannot comment on current political matters, we strongly encourage all stakeholders to work together to rebuild confidence among international investors,” he said.
Krungsri has remained a major banking partner for Japanese firms operating in Thailand, many of whom still have strong credit needs. The bank views Japanese investment as vital to Thailand’s economic evolution, especially in industries that will shape the country’s future competitiveness in the global market. (TNA)
