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Bad debt scheme to be launched in New Year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/11/2025
» The government plans to roll out the new debt resolution programme "Clear Debt, Move Forward" in January next year, offering measures such as interest payment waivers and reductions of principal for qualified borrowers.
New ATM licences to expand availability
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/10/2025
» The Bank of Thailand plans to introduce new business licences for white-label automated teller machines (ATMs) next year.
High hopes for virtual banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/06/2025
» Financial literacy is crucial in enhancing consumer understanding ahead of the arrival of virtual banks, which aim to improve financial accessibility for underserved groups.
Escaping the debt cycle
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/07/2024
» A 25-year-old woman's struggles with debt of 307,000 baht went viral on social media recently when she asked for advice on how to manage what she owed. She earns 22,000 baht per month, with 6,000 baht going towards rent and 3,000 baht monthly for motorcycle loan payments.
1% credit card fee remains on hold
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is continuing to freeze the attempt to charge an additional 1% fee to local credit cardholders, prompting card issuers to explore alternative solutions.
TMBThanachart predicts limited growth in loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/03/2024
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) is focusing on assisting retail customers with restructuring their debt this year rather than growing new loans.
Thai borrowers top global rankings for greatest fragility
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/02/2024
» Thailand ranks top in terms of fragile borrowers compared with other countries, and is seeking debt assistance measures from the Bank of Thailand.
Credit card rule change set to hit clients
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/08/2023
» CardX, a credit card service provider under SCB X Group, expects that some customers may fail to comply with the Bank of Thailand’s regulation on minimum credit card payments scheduled for next year.
Bank of Thailand keeps its options open on rates
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/08/2023
» The Bank of Thailand can either hike or maintain its policy rate next month depending on economic data, says the central bank's governor.
Banks mulling risk-based pricing model
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/07/2023
» Banks and non-banks are interested in testing the risk-based pricing (RBP) model in the central bank's regulatory sandbox to expand their base of new customers with improved risk control.