Showing 1 - 10 of 207
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.
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.
Debt aid measures are implemented
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/01/2024
» The debt suspension and relief programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has kicked off as part of the government's commitment to address the problem.
The gift of governance
News, Editorial, Published on 21/12/2023
» In a dire attempt to make people feel better, the Srettha Thavisin government is carrying out some New Year gift-giving this month.
Debt plan to 'return B500bn'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/12/2023
» Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke on Monday said that the government's debt solution plan will bring 500 billion baht back to the economy if successful.
High debt remains key concern
Business, Published on 18/12/2023
» Government efforts to tackle informal debt and loan sharks are a good starting point to reduce the household debt crisis, but this could prove a strenuous task, say researchers and industry leaders.
Debt relief to ease woes of 10.3 million
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/12/2023
» The government announced an array of measures yesterday aimed at helping relieve the debt burden faced by around 10.3 million people with a combined debt value of 16 trillion baht, accounting for 90% of the country's GDP.
Debt relief proposed for 10.3m people
News, Published on 12/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced relief measures, including debt suspension and reduced interest rates, to help resolve debt problems faced by 10.3 million people.
How to bring 'slave master' lenders to heel
Published on 10/12/2023
» The scale of Thailand's informal debt has captured the government's attention, prompting it to declare the matter a national agenda issue and roll out a nationwide programme for debtors to register for help.
PM calls time on illegal loan sharks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has declared tackling loan sharks and the problems they cause a national priority, and likened the situation some of their victims find themselves in to a form of modern-day slavery.