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Bad debt scheme sees 100,000 sign up
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2026
» More than 100,000 people have applied to be part of the debt restructuring scheme "Clear Debt, Move Forward" during its first week, while 1.2 million borrowers are targeted for the first phase of implementation.
Official insists Thai Airways board nominees are pros
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/10/2025
» The Ministry of Finance insists all of the new nominees for the board of directors of Thai Airways International are professionals.
Lack of 'bad bank' hampers debt efforts
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/03/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra remains a magnet for attention as he shapes government policies.
Shareholders mull THAI's capital bid
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/11/2024
» Thai Airways International's (THAI) shareholders have yet to decide if they want to inject more capital into the company, in line with its rehabilitation plan, as the company's financial situation has improved.
Central bank urged to take FIDF debt burden
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/05/2024
» A proposal by a Finance Ministry official to shift the debt burden responsibility of the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) to the Bank of Thailand (BoT) has been put forward, as the central bank is already responsible for repaying both the principal and interest of the debt.
Insurance fund offers quick payout
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/05/2024
» The General Insurance Fund (GIF) is presenting a choice to Covid-19 policyholders by offering a discounted rate for payment now instead of waiting for future payouts.
Digging out of debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has declared dealing with informal debt and the problems it creates a national priority, likening the situation to a form of modern-day slavery.
Minister considers cutting debt burden
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/10/2023
» One way to ease household debt would be to reduce the amount owed for those who are ready to solve their problems, says Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana.
FPO requests debt restructuring
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/06/2023
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is calling on state financial institutions and commercial banks to implement debt restructuring measures to reduce the debt repayment burden rather than extending the repayment period, says director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Govt mulls ways to keep State Oil Fund from sinking
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/07/2022
» The Energy Ministry is considering ways to boost the State Oil Fund, which is more than 100 billion baht in debt, a well-placed source revealed on Tuesday.