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Middle East Conflict Clouds Thai Banks Outlook as Profits Slip

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Thailand’s two largest banks—SCB X and Kasikornbank—reported sharp first-quarter profit declines in April 2026, with SCB X’s net income plunging 18% to $318 million, missing analyst forecasts. Kasikornbank’s earnings also fell 3% year-over-year, excluding one-time gains, signaling broader financial strain amid escalating global economic pressures. Both banks cited the Middle East conflict as a key risk, disrupting trade flows and investor confidence, while a global energy shock further darkened their 2026 outlook. The profit slump reflects weakening domestic demand and tighter monetary conditions, compounding external geopolitical and energy-market volatility. Analysts warn prolonged instability could deepen Thailand’s banking sector challenges, potentially triggering credit tightening and slower economic growth.
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Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Two major Thai banks struck a cautious tone on their 2026 outlook after reporting weak first-quarter net income, underscoring growing risks from Middle East conflict and a global energy shock.SCB X Pcl, the country’s largest lender by market value, posted more than an 18% dropBloomberg Terminal in first-quarter net income to 10.2 billion baht ($318 million), missing expectations. Kasikornbank Pcl, the second-largest, also reported softer results, with profit declining 3%Bloomberg Terminal after excluding a one-off investment-related compensation gain.

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