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Thai SMEs are in need of a lifeline
Oped, Published on 07/08/2025
» Thailand's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are quietly suffering through a credit crunch with far-reaching implications. Despite accounting for over 90% of registered businesses, SMEs are finding it harder than ever to access capital. The economic recovery has been uneven, and traditional lenders -- still cautious after the pandemic -- are reducing risk exposure. But the core issue is not merely liquidity; it is the absence of a national system for reviving viable but stressed firms.
Govt raises stake in Thai Airways, but will not take direct control
Post Reporters, Published on 01/12/2024
» The government is set to raise its stake in Thai Airways International (THAI) but will not return the ailing airline to state enterprise status, according to a cabinet source.
IBank finally flourishes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/03/2024
» Over the past two decades, the Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank) has faced numerous challenges in becoming the sole financial institution in the country to provide sharia-compliant financial services in accordance with Islamic principles, says president Thaweelap Rittapirom.
Future's bright as THAI rebounds
News, Kamolwat Praprutitum, Published on 01/01/2023
» The aviation business was plunged into an unimaginable depth of despair during the more than two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has also set a new rule for the industry: shape up or ship out.
So we're paying for THAI?
News, Postbag, Published on 27/11/2022
» Re: "THAI to borrow less amid recovery," (BP, Nov 24).
Equities pause as market takes stock of Covid cases
Business, Published on 26/11/2022
» RECAP: Asian equities fell yesterday in subdued activity after the Thanksgiving holiday in the US. Chinese shares led declines as investors weighed recent gains against an upswing in Covid-19 infections, which reached a new single-day high above 30,000 infections.
Thai Airways names new CEO
Published on 25/11/2022
» Thai Airways International Plc said on Friday that Chai Eamsiri would become the company’s chief executive officer from Feb 1, as it proceeds with its pandemic-driven restructuring plan.
Thai Airways to borrow less amid recovery
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/11/2022
» Thai Airways International (THAI) requires only half the money which it initially estimated would be needed for recapitalisation, given its consistently positive performance, a high-level meeting was told.
THAI expects to name new chief in January
Published on 11/11/2022
» Thai Airways International expects to name a new permanent CEO as early as January as it proceeds with its restructuring plan, acting CEO Suvadhana Sibunruang said on Friday.
Govt to recapitalise Thai Airways with B10bn
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/10/2022
» The government will need to raise 10 billion baht to recapitalise financially ailing Thai Airways International (THAI) to keep its shareholding in the company from dipping below 40%, according to the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).