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Debt woes far from over
News, Editorial, Published on 31/07/2024
» The news about a 72-year-old woman who was beaten up by debt collectors last week has cast doubts on the supposed successes of the government's campaign to combat loansharking.
Dying from debt
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/04/2024
» The recent gruesome murder of a 10-year-old girl by her debt-ridden father in the northern province of Uttaradit raises doubts about the attempts of the Srettha Thavisin government to solve informal debt problems and related loopholes.
Rethink debt servicing
News, Editorial, Published on 01/12/2023
» Informal debt has been a chronic problem in Thai society, affecting a large number of people, particularly low-income earners.
Debt policy is a costly folly
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/09/2023
» The Srettha Thavisin government has given the nod to a three-year debt moratorium for farmers that will cost about 30 billion baht, amid questions tied to the long-term benefits of the programme, which is a huge burden on state coffers.
Support virtual banks
News, Editorial, Published on 24/07/2023
» Last week, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) decided it will grant only three virtual bank licences in the initial phase of introducing advancements in financial services. While this decision has disappointed other operators, many take this as a debut for virtual banking services in the country.
Live to swim, and swim to live
News, Editorial, Published on 17/07/2023
» Friday was Shark and Ray Awareness Day, an annual reminder to raise awareness of these incredible creatures that roam the oceans. Sharks and rays belong to a group of fish known as elasmobranchs, which includes over 1,200 species.
Coral reefs face new health threat
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/01/2023
» The end of the year is a time for rest, reflection, and hope of a better future, whether for our family and friends, or for the planet we live on. Unfortunately, this year has continued the trend of climate-linked disasters and as the year comes to an end, disturbing news closer to home has surfaced.
Crypto scam alarms ring
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/09/2022
» The widespread impact of cryptocurrency investment scams that have hit the headlines in recent weeks highlights the need for improved financial literacy among investors, especially the young, as well as tougher regulations to prevent these financial crimes.
Small step to save the sea
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/08/2021
» The recent order by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation on Wednesday to ban some sunscreen products in marine national parks sparked public and media interest as it may have upset visitors who sunbathe and disrupted the production of these products.
Rate cut not the answer
News, Editorial, Published on 28/06/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha recently asked the Bank of Thailand to review interest rates for credit cards and personal loans to tackle skyrocketing household debt.