Bangkok Bank Public Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net interest income of THB 16,303 million compared to THB 15,617 a year ago. Operating profit before tax was THB 10,802 million against THB 10,384 million a year ago. Net profit was THB 8,333 million against THB 7,741 million a year ago. Net profit attributable to the Bank was THB 8,267 million against THB 7,681 million a year ago. Significant items included an increase of THB 237 million or 1.5% in net interest income due to a decrease in cost of fixed deposits, an increase of THB 176 million in non-interest income due mainly to gains on disposal of assets, and a decrease of THB 1.4 billion in impairment loss of loans and debt securities. For the year, the company reported net interest income of THB 63,998 million compared to THB 57,510 million a year ago. Operating profit before tax was THB 39,625 million against THB 43,030 million a year ago. Net profit was THB 32,069 million against THB 34,400 million a year ago. Net profit attributable to the Bank was THB 31,815 million against THB 34,181 million a year ago.