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SME loan demand deteriorates in Q1
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2026
» Confidence among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fell sharply in the first quarter, driven by mounting concerns over rising costs linked to the energy crisis and a slowdown in lending, according to the latest survey by the SME Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank).
SCB expects panel to cut policy rate to 1%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/12/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to cut the policy rate to 1% by the first half of next year to support inflation and mitigate debt deflation risks.
SME D Bank puts annual loan growth at 25%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/11/2025
» The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank) expects to provide loans to SMEs totalling 75 billion baht this year, around 25% higher than last year.
Stimulus schemes likely to boost SME loan demand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/09/2025
» The government's economic stimulus measures, which are scheduled to be rolled out in the final quarter of this year, are expected to help boost business confidence and increase the demand for loans among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Thai govt planning unit sounds alarm on 'buy now, pay later' trend
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/08/2025
» The government’s planning unit has expressed concern over the growing trend of “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) consumption through online platforms, which has now spread to cover instalment payments for food and fuel expenses, stimulating households to take on excessive debt.
Bill aims to enhance credit guarantees
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/07/2025
» The draft National Credit Guarantee Agency (NaCGA) Bill mandates that all financial institutions contribute to a credit guarantee fund in exchange for a guarantee system that reduces their lending risk.
Call for measures to halt surge in bad debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/06/2025
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) wants to improve the conditions for debt restructuring to prevent special mention (SM) loans from deteriorating into non-performing loans (NPLs), after a noticeable increase in the former in last year's fourth quarter.
Influencers told to pay income tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/06/2025
» Influencers are being urged to pay their taxes accurately to avoid penalties and interest on unpaid tax liabilities.
Testing of digital wallet app under way
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/02/2025
» The Ministry of Finance hopes to lift the economy via a new phase of the digital wallet programme and additional stimulus measures.
Excise mulls retail tweak
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2025
» The Excise Department is considering updating the suggested or recommended retail price for products subject to excise tax to ensure they are up to date.