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Schemes for SMEs to generate at least B260bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/01/2026
» Government measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to help increase monetary circulation in the economy by at least 260 billion baht this year, says the chief of Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG).
Home seizures spike on bad debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/11/2025
» The state planning unit has raised concerns about mortgage borrowers as new data shows a significant increase in homes being seized and put up for auction.
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.
Call to persist with existing debt relief schemes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/09/2025
» Former deputy finance minister Paopoom Rojanasakul expressed hope that the new government led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will continue the debt relief programmes for Thais that have benefited nearly 6 million people.
Government Savings Bank rolls out fresh B100bn in soft loans for hard-hit SMEs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2025
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) is introducing another 100-billion-baht soft loan package to help restore liquidity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the economic slowdown, as the initial 100-billion package is close to depletion.
Deep ‘data lake’ to support economic development
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/09/2024
» The Ministry of Finance is working to improve its use of data to create more detailed profiles of Thai citizens, encompassing both liabilities and assets, in order to support economic development.
Srettha sets timeline for new state policies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has set a schedule for pressing economic issues related to agriculture, industry, and debt problems, including both formal loans and loan sharks.
B5,000 cheats media hungry, official claims
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2020
» Finance permanent secretary Prasong Poontaneat said he was worried that "some" people who are now gathering in front of the Finance Ministry to demand 5,000 baht per month in aid are not really in need and may even be exploiting the media exposure and people's goodwill.
High-income goal needs a reality check
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/10/2019
» Thailand "will become a high-income country by 2036", said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, as he spoke of his "Vision 2036" at the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York last month.
Finance Ministry takes regional approach
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/08/2019
» Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana has instructed the ministry to tailor solutions for each portion of the country to solve poverty and income inequality.