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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.
Yasothon civil servant accused of B9-million embezzlement
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/06/2025
» The director of the finance division at a local government body in Yasothon province has been arrested for allegedly embezzling 9 million baht in state funds, police said on Wednesday.
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.
Securities and Exchange Commission preps more public hearings on margin loans
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/06/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to launch a second round of public hearings on stricter margin loan regulations amid concerns that some brokerages have allowed misuse of margin credit for non-investment purposes.
SC Asset Corporation touts extending foreign leaseholds
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/06/2025
» With the residential market expected to contract for at least three years, Thailand should restore foreign tourist confidence to drive economic growth and extend leasehold ownership to at least 60 years to attract international buyers, according to SET-listed developer SC Asset Corporation.
G7 rallies behind Ukraine after abrupt Trump exit
AFP, Published on 18/06/2025
» KANANASKIS (CANADA) - Group of Seven powers, holding talks Tuesday at a summit that Donald Trump left early, promised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fresh support as Russia stepped up attacks on its neighbor.
Condo market to see continued decline
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/06/2025
» Despite cuts in transfer and mortgage fees, as well as relaxed loan-to-value limits, Bangkok's condo market is expected to continue its decline from last year, driven by the ongoing economic slowdown and weak foreign demand.
SET faces pressure from tariff developments
Business, Published on 17/06/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand performed well in early May after the Bank of Thailand cut its benchmark interest rate by another quarter-point in late April to 1.75%, the second reduction this year. First-quarter results that exceeded market expectations also helped sentiment.
Ministry rebuffs reports of returned pico-finance licences
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/06/2025
» The Finance Ministry has dismissed reports suggesting a growing number of business operators are returning their pico-finance licences due to an increase in non-performing loans (NPLs).
How to lead in a world where AI thinks faster
Published on 15/06/2025
» Let’s face it. AI tools today can write strategy papers, create marketing content, analyse customer trends, and even suggest your next big move faster and sometimes better than you can.