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‘Buy now, pay later’ abuse under scrutiny
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/05/2024
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) is calling on providers of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services to improve risk controls to prevent misuse of the system to create informal loans.
Dying from debt
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/04/2024
» The recent gruesome murder of a 10-year-old girl by her debt-ridden father in the northern province of Uttaradit raises doubts about the attempts of the Srettha Thavisin government to solve informal debt problems and related loopholes.
Pico-finance gives 4m people access to credit worth B40bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/04/2024
» Pico-finance, employed by the Finance Ministry to broaden formal financing channels for low-income earners and informal workers, has effectively facilitated access to credit tallying nearly 40 billion baht for more than 4 million individuals.
The shape of finance to come
Business, Published on 18/03/2024
» Virtual banks are on the horizon after the Royal Gazette published on March 4 the criteria for companies applying for a licence.
Bolstering Thai Economy: Key Recommendations for Government
Published on 21/02/2024
» The Vice Chairmen of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), Mr. Montri Mahaplerkpong and Mr. Apichit Prasoprat, reported a notable increase in the Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) for January 2024, rising to 90.6 from 88.8 in December 2023. This upswing in TISI can be attributed to various contributing factors.
Call for better integration of the informal economy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/02/2024
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) is urging the government to bring the informal economy into the economic system to promote transparency and support the country's digital economy.
GSB told to ease up on informal debtors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/02/2024
» The Finance Ministry has ordered the Government Savings Bank (GSB) to consider relaxing conditions for informal debtors, says Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana.
Srettha touts debt initiative's success
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/02/2024
» The government has managed to bring down the total amount of informal debts by 670 million baht in just two months, solving 102,000 out of 140,000 cases reported to authorities as part of the push to reduce the household debt burden.
Ministry prepares next phase of debt suspension
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/02/2024
» The Finance Ministry plans to launch the second phase of a three-year debt suspension scheme for farmers in April, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Manager of lending firm arrested for stealing customers' money
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 31/01/2024
» BURI RAM: The manager of a lending company has been arrested for stealing almost 200,000 baht from its customers' accounts.