BANGKOK: Thai banks’ non-performing loans (NPLs) dropped slightly to 2.66% of outstanding loans at the end of December 2023 from 2.70% at the end of September, the central bank said on Monday.

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However, NPLs are likely to rise but should be manageable, and the overall banking system remains resilient, the Bank of Thailand said in a statement.