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Delinquent student loan holders targeted
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Student Loan Fund (SLF) is preparing to file lawsuits against around 100,000 SLF borrowers to enforce repayment of more than 10 billion baht in unpaid debt.
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.
B110-billion stimulus package clears key hurdle
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/06/2025
» The Economic Stimulus Board has approved a 110-billion-baht stimulus package to revive the Thai economy, with the initiative projected to raise gross domestic product by up to 0.5%, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Wednesday.
New approach to overseas income aims to spur inflows
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/06/2025
» The Revenue Department is shifting its approach on how it taxes income sourced from abroad.
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.
TDRI sounds alarm on excess stimulus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/02/2025
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has warned that excessive government stimulus beyond the GDP potential could trigger a wage-price spiral, which may lead to a future economic crisis.
Finance Minister has scheme for bad loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/11/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has proposed measures to address retail non-performing loans at commercial banks, which now total 1 trillion baht, including a three-year suspension of interest payments.
Warning over inadequate funding for pensions
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/07/2024
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has warned that the Social Security Fund (SSF) may be insufficient to handle long-term payments.
Navigating new foreign income rules
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/06/2024
» Benjamin Franklin famously said in reference to the US Constitution 235 years ago that only two things are certain in this world: death and taxes.
Preparing for the golden years
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/04/2024
» The government’s ability to successfully push through the draft National Elderly and Basic Pension Act to garner a first reading — the first stage of a bill’s passage — or acceptance of the principle of the bill from the House of Representatives is considered a crucial cornerstone for building a support system for Thailand’s elderly population.