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GH Bank sees 19% loan growth in 2025
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/12/2025
» Government Housing Bank (GH Bank), a state-owned financial institution that has more than 40% of the market for housing loans across the financial system, believes that demand for homes priced below 2 million baht will remain strong next year.
Cabinet gives green light to retirement savings scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/12/2025
» The economic cabinet on Monday approved guidelines for a retirement savings scheme aimed at enabling people to support themselves in retirement while reducing the government welfare budget burden.
Income tax break sought for flood victims
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/11/2025
» The Finance Ministry plans to use tax measures to remedy the impact of the floods, allowing expenses for home and vehicle repairs to be deducted from personal income tax.
Developers demand urgent measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/11/2025
» Real estate developers have reiterated their calls for the government to expedite financial and tax relief measures, noting the sector is on track to record its lowest growth in two decades.
Upskilling scheme targets small entrepreneurs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/11/2025
» The government's upskilling programme for small entrepreneurs under the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" (half-half plus) scheme is designed to equip them with the skills needed to thrive in the digital economy, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
TCG to help self-employed to purchase properties
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/09/2025
» The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) has pledged to provide loan guarantees for self-employed individuals such as YouTubers seeking to purchase properties.
Flat-rate interest for leasing on the way out
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/08/2025
» The use of flat-rate interest calculation in the vehicle leasing business should be scrapped in the interest of fairness to borrowers, according to a government committee tasked with addressing household debt.
GH Bank eager to explore the high-end mortgage market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2025
» Government Housing (GH) Bank is expanding its housing loan market to include the high-end segment, which accounts for 4.5% of its total lending.
Pichai: US rate likely to be revealed by Saturday
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/07/2025
» US tariffs on Thailand are expected to be announced on Aug 1 or 2, with the rate unlikely to remain at 36%, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Thai govt loans to cushion blow of Trump tariffs
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/07/2025
» The Government Savings Bank (GSB) has been ordered to provide 200 billion baht in soft loans to support Thai entrepreneurs hit by US President Donald Trump's tariff measures.