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Krungsri, MUFG View Thailand a Key Growth Market, with Opportunity for Industry Reforming
Published on 21/08/2025
» Amid intensifying global and domestic challenges, Krungsri is reaffirming its commitment to advancing Thailand’s economy by deepening strategic partnerships with MUFG, clients, and partners through its three-pronged strategies for long-term success. Meanwhile, MUFG sees Thailand a key growth market, with opportunity for industry reforming.
Loan shark arrested for charging 3,400% annual interest
Online Reporters, Published on 17/08/2025
» A 37-year-old recently-released inmate has been arrested for running illegal money lending services with annual interest rates as high as 3,400%, Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) officers said on Sunday.
Tourist police bust 3 behind Vietnamese loan ring
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/07/2025
» The Tourist Police Bureau has arrested three Vietnamese nationals for operating an illegal loan shark scheme in Bangkok, charging fellow Vietnamese borrowers interest rates as high as 45%.
Chinese caught running illegal loan service from Pattaya
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 18/06/2025
» PATTAYA - Police arrested 25 Chinese nationals suspected of illegally offering loans to people in China.
Cyber law revamp nears finish
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/03/2025
» A proposed amendment to an executive decree on cybercrime prevention and suppression is expected to be finalised within a week, says Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
China optimism gives lift to Asian equities
Business, Published on 30/11/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares mostly rose on Friday, led by China, amid speculation that Beijing will provide more support for the economy at a key policy meeting in December.
Srettha sets timeline for new state policies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has set a schedule for pressing economic issues related to agriculture, industry, and debt problems, including both formal loans and loan sharks.
Looking for culprits in the Thai bourse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/11/2023
» Short selling and naked short -- the culprits that cause chaos in the Thai stock market today?
Meta, agencies target online scammers
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/10/2023
» Meta, Facebook's parent, is working with local authorities to tackle online scams in Thailand, particularly fraud and deception. Meanwhile, the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry says Meta needs greater transparency to take down online scam adverts.
Govt claims 700 'mafia' crimelords identified
Published on 03/10/2023
» Around 700 people have been listed as "mafia"-affiliated figures in the government’s ongoing suppression of illegal activities linked with these influential people nationwide, according to Karom Polpornklang, a deputy government spokesman.