Journal Name : Money & Banking Magazine

Year : 45                                                                                                        Issue : 533

Month : Semtember                                                                                   B.E. : 2026

Abstract

          Presenting content about Insight INTELLIGENCE Thais forced to borrow or dip into savings for daily living. WORLD EXCLUSIVE Treasury Buyback a new test for the global bond market; AI Debt Boom a new wave of debt. AI News Banking push solar panel loans; tips for cost-effective installation. INSURANCE Tailoring insurance portfolios by age to manage longevity risk. STOCK Thailand Focus—boosting foreign confidence; foreign brokers raise Thai stock target to 1,720 points. AI INSIGHT TH-AI Passport—a gateway for Thais to build AI skills. CRYPTOCURRENCY Watch the CLARITY Act vote; Bitcoin rebounds above $80,000. WORLD NEWS From Japan to India Asian nations intervene to support currencies; South Korea builds on the "chip boom" with a 100-billion-won future investment fund. ASIA REPORT Transforming Asia’s aging society into an economic engine. Personal Finance FUND FOCUS Hedged vs. Unhedged choosing the right option for the situation. CEO Talk Dr. Pipatpong Poshyanonda, Executive Vice President, Kasikornbank. Empowering Kasikornbank through the synergy of "People and AI" to drive banking services that offer deeper, personalized customer insights. Special Scoop Money Expo 2026 Korat records over 5.4 billion baht in transactions; the 20th Korat Money Expo saw combined offline and online transaction volumes exceed 5.4 billion baht. Insurance products topped the list with total coverage exceeding 1.38 billion baht; 0% interest promotions boosted home loans to over 1.020 billion baht; and banks extended over 220 million baht in credit to SMEs. Special Article A new step for Asia's economy three nations advancing to the upper-middle-income group. Health & Wellness Column: Prolonged sitting without moving the shoulder blades—a minor issue that can escalate into chronic neck, upper back, and shoulder pain. Standing is the starting point, but "repetitive movements" dictate your physical well-being. Executive Coaching The art of managing productivity and adapting in the AI era. Business Law: Alternatives for Social Enterprise (SE) development to ensure Thai society's sustainability. Economic Reports Banking Sector Status total loans recovering alongside large businesses; public sector and time deposits expanding. Bond Market: Middle East conflict concerns driving bond yield volatility. Gold Market: Weakening dollar and falling bond yields push gold prices past $4,600. Foreign Exchange Market: US bond buyback announcement puts downward pressure on the dollar. Financial Insight: CCS as a Service evolving from a "carbon reduction project" into "low-carbon economic infrastructure."