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Leasing firms wary of tighter oversight
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/06/2025
» Leasing firms have expressed concerns over the Bank of Thailand's move to bring auto leasing and hire-purchase businesses under its supervision, saying tighter rules could push vulnerable borrowers towards informal lending.
EU emergency summit seeks to beef up defence
AFP, Published on 06/03/2025
» BRUSSELS - European Union leaders will hold emergency talks in Brussels on Thursday, gathering as the Trump administration upends traditional alliances and retracts wartime backing of Ukraine.
Supalai bullish despite tricky conditions
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/01/2025
» The real estate sector might record the lowest number of new residential projects launched in 15 years in 2025, attributed to a sluggish economy, high household debt and an elevated loan rejection rate, according to SET-listed developer Supalai.
Thailand car production down 20% in 2024
Reuters, Published on 28/01/2025
» Thailand’s car production in 2024 dropped 20% from the previous year to a four-year low, owing to weaker domestic sales and exports, although production is expected to rise 2% this year, the Federation of Thai Industries said Tuesday.
Strict loan rules weigh on vehicle sales
Business, Published on 11/07/2024
» We have turned negative on Thailand's vehicle sales for 2024 after recording weaker-than-expected sales results for the first four months of the year, and showing little potential for a rebound over the second half of 2024 due to debt pressure.
Auto sector faces bumpy sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/02/2024
» The automotive industry is expected to have unequal sales growth this year, driven by motorists' changing lifestyles and choices by lenders.
Land reform long overdue
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/10/2023
» Agriculture Minister Captain Thamanat Prompow scored some political points recently. He got the front-page treatment from local media after he publicly announced his "New Year gifts" to millions of farmers. That translates as the new Sor Por Kor land policy, which will permit Sor Por Kor 4-01 holders to turn their land reform papers into title deeds.
GSB uses ESG scores for loans to large firms
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/07/2023
» The Government Savings Bank (GSB) has started to use environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring in the process of considering loans to large businesses with a credit limit of 500 million baht or more, said president and chief executive Vitai Ratanakorn.
Headwinds in the third quarter
Business, Published on 24/06/2023
» In the third quarter, we believe the global economy will face three risk factors: economic slowdown, with inflation and interest rates remaining high; risks from tighter financial liquidity; and slower economic growth in China and emerging markets.