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Low earners 'facing debt trap'
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 23/11/2012
» Rising household debt in Thailand is becoming a concern, with the risk of a major debt trap not all that remote, particularly for the lowest earners, according to consultancy Grant Thornton Thailand.
Sino-Thai fixes gaze abroad, sees new highs
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 31/10/2012
» Sino-Thai Engineering & Construction Plc (STEC), the second-largest contractor by market value, aims to grow 15-20% a year the next three years as it has begun to look for overseas construction works.
Somkid speaks on sufficiency
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 11/05/2012
» While public spending is crucial for growth, it should be undertaken with prudence and not merely to achieve short-term stimulus, says Somkid Jatusripitak, a former deputy prime minister.
Most state banks enjoy robust Q1 but GSB lagging
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 23/04/2012
» Despite unexpected loan growth for other state banks in the last three months, a decline in the Government Savings Bank's profits and new lending are a cause for concern, says the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).
Debt scheme may commence on May 2
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 19/04/2012
» The government's restructuring scheme for individual debtors with good credit will kick off May 2 if the cabinet approves the programme next week, says Deputy Finance Minister Tanusak Lek-uthai.
BoT official: State banks at greater risk
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 08/03/2012
» Most state banks face high levels of strategic, credit and operational risk, according to a Bank of Thailand assessment.
Diesel subsidy extended through March
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 18/02/2012
» The government wants to hold petrol prices steady as long as possible, extending the subsidy on diesel excise tax for another month to the end of March, says Kittiratt Na-Ranong, the deputy prime minister and finance minister.