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Many shades of grey
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/02/2017
» Not far from Angkor Wat lies a village of wooden homes where 19 year-old Pa Kim San stands out among the other residents. As the treasurer of the local older people's association (OPA), the young Cambodian brings youthful energy to the mission of caring for the grey-haired community.
Personal loans eyed for business purposes
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 26/06/2015
» The Bank of Thailand has requested the Finance Ministry include occupational purpose as part of personal loan information.
Cashing in on low rates
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/05/2015
» A mortgage is a long-term financial commitment, a lifetime one in some cases. Refinancing at a time when mortgage rates are low can lock in cheap rates for years, reduce mortgage payments, shorten the period for paying off the balance and help to build equity more quickly.
Lenders ask BoT for wider customer base
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 14/05/2015
» Five nanofinance licence holders have asked the central bank to widen lending criteria to more than just for occupational purposes.
Nod for nanofinance imminent
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/04/2015
» The first three applicants for nanofinance's operating licences are expected to win the Finance Ministry's approval after the Songkran holidays, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
Seven non-bank institutions seek nanofinance licences
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 26/02/2015
» The first seven non-bank financial institutions have submitted their applications to the Bank of Thailand for a nanofinance operator's licence.
Non-banks keen to lend
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/01/2015
» Fourteen non-bank financial institutions have expressed interest in being lenders for the nanofinance scheme, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.