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Exim Bank offers B50bn lifeline to ailing exporters
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/02/2026
» The Export-Import (Exim) Bank of Thailand has prepared a 50-billion-baht working capital facility to support exporters amid global economic volatility.
First 90 days: Corruption, debt are key
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2026
» Most political parties have pledged to fast-track efforts to address household debt and corruption as top priorities during their first 90 days in office.
SME NPLs may reach 10% in year ahead
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2021
» Non-performing loans (NPLs) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) next year are expected to rise to 10% from 6% at present if relief measures by financial institutions are not extended from the end of this year, says Export-Import (Exim) Bank of Thailand president Rak Vorrakitpokatorn.
FPO: Next stimulus hinges on past outcome
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/09/2020
» Results of the three government stimulus measures will be assessed to determine whether additional stimulus policies will be unveiled, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
State readies B350bn in aid for informal workers, farmers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/05/2020
» The government estimates it will spend 350 billion baht for cash relief payments to 25 million informal workers and farmers, says Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana.
THAI loan queries rebuffed by ministry
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/04/2020
» The Finance Ministry has dismissed financially ailing Thai Airways International's hopes for a loan guarantee, saying the assistance would breach loan guarantee requirements for state enterprises because THAI has recorded net losses for three years in a row.
Ministry setting up cash for 2m disabled
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/04/2020
» The Finance Ministry is seeking a lifeline for the 2 million disabled and underprivileged people who are adversely affected by the coronavirus outbreak, says finance permanent secretary Prasong Poontaneat.
Finance Ministry earmarks B100bn for tourism
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/02/2020
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to offer 100 billion baht in soft loans as a lifeline to coronavirus-ravaged tourism operators as part of new relief measures that will seek the cabinet's approval by early March.
Tourism lifeline in pipeline
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/02/2020
» The government is ready to throw a lifeline, including soft loans, tax incentives and training in return for income, to tourism operators ravaged by the coronavirus outbreak, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Thai Airways sets conditions for cash injection into Nok Air
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/08/2018
» Thai Airways International has demanded Nok Air come up with a clear business roadmap before throwing another lifeline to save the no-frills carrier.