Investing.com -- The non-performing loans (NPL) of Thai banks have increased to 2.90% of outstanding loans at the end of March, up from 2.78% at the end of December, as reported by the central bank on Tuesday. In addition, bank lending in Thailand witnessed a drop of 1.3% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period a year earlier. This follows an annual fall of 0.4% in the previous quarter, according to a statement released by the Bank of Thailand. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.