The National Credit Bureau (NCB) hosted a seminar titled "Credit Information: Two Decades as a Driving Force of the Thai Economy" on Monday, 24 November 2025, from 08.30 to 16.30 hrs at the Grand Ballroom, Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit.
For the past 20 years, NCB has served as an integral part of Thailand's financial infrastructure, supporting the stability and resilience of the financial institutional system. Credit information plays a vital role in helping financial institutions make sound lending decisions, manage credit risk responsibly, and strengthen overall financial discipline. Over time, NCB has also developed its credit database into a reliable statistical resource for economic research and national policy formulationreflecting the value and contribution of credit information to Thailand's economic development.
Dr. Luxmon Attapich, CEO of the National Credit Bureau (NCB), said: "This seminar presents research from institutions that have utilized NCB's statistical data in socio-economic studies, financial system risk assessment, and macroeconomic policy design. These papers showcase the contribution and significance of NCB's credit information over the past two decades."
The seminar brought together experts, policymakers, and key stakeholders from leading organizations, including the Faculty of Economics - Chulalongkorn University, the Puey Ungphakorn Institute for Economic Research, SCB Economic Intelligence Center (SCB EIC), Kasikorn Research Center (KResearch), the Bank of Thailand, the National Economic and Social Development Council, and the Fiscal Policy Office. Participants exchanged insights and discussed opportunities for utilizing credit information to support the country's future economic direction.Attendees included representatives from the financial and banking sectors, economic research institutions, executives from NCB member institutions, partner organizations, and the media.
This seminar underscores the important role of credit informationnot only as a financial tool, but as a mechanism that strengthens economic stability, supports responsible financial behavior, and creates greater opportunities for individuals, corporations, and the country in the years ahead.