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NCB frets over potential uptick in informal debt
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/02/2026
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) has expressed concern about a potential rise in informal debt amid subdued loan growth in the banking sector and an easing household debt-to-GDP ratio.
New SCB chief likely to move over from card division
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/01/2026
» SCB X Group, a financial technology conglomerate and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), looks set to appoint the head of Card X as SCB's next top executive as the group prepares for broad management changes.
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.
Industry leaders fear political vacuum amid slowdown
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/09/2025
» The private sector is concerned a political deadlock could exacerbate Thailand's economic slowdown over the next six months.
BoT extends debt relief enrolment deadline
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/04/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has extended the registration deadline for the "You Fight, We Help" debt relief programme, aimed at supporting vulnerable borrowers amid growing uncertainty and slower economic growth.
Thai Bankers' Association seeks further measures
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/03/2025
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) looks set to discuss additional measures to improve access to funding for retailers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in response to the government's requirements.
Ttb expects more clients to utilise 'You Fight, We Help'
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/03/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) anticipates an increase in customer participation in the "You Fight, We Help" debt relief scheme, which is designed to assist households in easing their debt burden amid slower economic growth.
SCB, ttb expecting debt relief scheme to expand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/02/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) and TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) expect more customers to participate in the "You Fight, We Help" debt relief scheme after the registration period was extended.
KBank to transfer B60bn of bad loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2025
» Kasikornbank (KBank) plans to transfer bad assets worth around 60 billion baht to its new joint venture asset management company (JV-AMC) by 2026, reducing the bank's non-performing loans (NPLs).
Banks urged to back debt-relief scheme
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/01/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has urged banks to proactively contact all eligible borrowers under the government's "You Fight, We Help" debt relief scheme and to enhance communication efforts after a lower-than-expected number of debtors registered for the programme.