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Economic Party, led by retired army general, to tackle debt
Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2026
» Gen Rangsee Kitiyanasap, leader and prime ministerial candidate of the Economic Party, on Monday introduced the party's economic advisory team and key policy proposals, pledging to tackle household debt and reduce electricity costs.
Hopeful outlook for debt relief plan
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 10/11/2025
» Thailand is grappling with a debt challenge that spans the public, business and household sectors -- a structural vulnerability that weighs on the country's economic growth and financial stability.
Over 3% of Thais suffering poverty
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/09/2025
» Thailand is still struggling with poverty, with 2.39 million people, or 3.41% of the population, classified as poor in 2023, says research by the Program Management Unit for Area-Based Development (PMU-A).
The thorny roots of debt
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2024
» Overwhelming debt has been the key issue during economic discussions the past several months, as it contributes to declining car sales and weak demand for property, particularly in the low-income segment.
A year of milestones
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2023
» As 2023 concludes, the year stands out for a multitude of noteworthy events and news.
Govt offers schemes to reduce household debt
Post Reporters, Published on 13/10/2023
» The government aims to bring household debt down to less than 80% of gross domestic product (GDP) while offering various debt-settlement measures to help people who are struggling, deputy government spokeswoman Rudklao Suwankiri said on Friday.
Drowning in debt
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2023
» Household debt has long been a concern for Thailand, impeding consumer spending and hindering economic growth.
Unemployment drops amid increasing economic activity
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/12/2022
» Unemployment declined thanks to increased economic activity and a rebound in tourism. However, household debt increased, albeit at a slower pace, while total loan quality improved.
Business wary of political climate
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2022
» While the Thai economy had been pressured by global geopolitical tensions leading up to the National Economic and Social Development Council's decision last week to revise down the upper range of its growth forecast to 3.2% from 3.5%, the business sector also has to keep a close eye on the stormy domestic political climate as it could lead to a critical juncture for the country, which is still undergoing rehabilitation.
Farmers want debts shifted
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/03/2022
» The Indebted Farmers' Network yesterday called for a debt transfer from state banks to the Farmers Reconstruction and Development Fund (FRDF).