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FTI sounds alarm on levy proposal
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/05/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has warned the government that its controversial idea to impose value-added tax (VAT) on businesses earning less than 1.8 million baht a year could lead to more struggles at a time of economic uncertainties.
SCB reduces lending rates across the board
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/03/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has announced a reduction of its maximum loan rate by 25 basis points (bps), aligning with the Bank of Thailand's recent policy rate cut.
Bank of Thailand 'should lower rates'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is urging the (BoT) to lower interest rates, saying a reduction will help ease the public's financial burden.
B5 billion goal for small business debt restructuring
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2025
» The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) expects to restructure debts for more than 5,000 companies this year, with a total debt value of about 5 billion baht.
Banks expected to rejig home, car loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/12/2024
» Commercial banks are expected to help restructure retail home and car loans in line with government policies, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
The thorny roots of debt
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2024
» Overwhelming debt has been the key issue during economic discussions the past several months, as it contributes to declining car sales and weak demand for property, particularly in the low-income segment.
FTI insists more small firms are ailing
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/10/2024
» More small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encountering financial difficulties caused by debt and declining sales as economic growth eases, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
BoT says slowdown won't lead to loan contraction
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/10/2024
» The Bank of Thailand expects lending in the banking sector will not contract this year despite a slowdown based on ongoing debt deleveraging.
Thailand's new premier faces a daunting to-do list
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» Business leaders and economists have urged the government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to address both short-term problems and structural economic issues simultaneously.
Central bank chief sets terms for rate cut
Published on 24/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is open to cutting interest rates if economic and financial conditions warrant such a move, according to governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.