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The battle over interest rates
Business, Published on 04/03/2024
» A rift over interest rates between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the Bank of Thailand, led by governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, has remained in the media spotlight for months.
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What's in store for 2024
Business, Published on 30/12/2023
» From the planned licensing of virtual banks to the continued rise of lifestyle-related businesses, this is what consumers can expect in 2024.
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How interest rates affect household debt
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/11/2023
» Elevated interest rates became the topic of public discussion recently after a homebuyer posted her home instalment payment of 10,900 baht on social media, of which the principal accounted for only five baht, while interest expense was 10,894.5 baht.
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The eternal joust over rate hikes
Business, Published on 12/06/2023
» Some industry leaders are concerned about higher interest rates affecting businesses, especially small ones, in addition to weakening the purchasing power of homebuyers.
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BoT eases mortgage LTV ratio
Business, Published on 22/10/2021
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has further eased the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for mortgage lending to allow homebuyers to borrow loans of up to 100%, aiming to help boost the property sector and help the economy recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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On guard against contagion
Business, Published on 29/06/2020
» Thailand's banking sector has been disrupted yet again, but this time it's not a sophisticated new technology creating turbulence. Rather, it's a microscopic virus that induces fear of immense collateral damage that could shake the country's financial pillars to its core.
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Edge of a dilemma
Business, Published on 01/06/2020
» To cut or not to cut is the puzzle facing economists and analysts deciphering the Bank of Thailand's interest rate decision-making, with pandemic pressures presenting the possibility of a zero policy interest rate.
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BoT relaxes LTV rule for mortgages
Business, Published on 21/01/2020
» The Bank of Thailand is easing loan-to-value (LTV) regulations governing mortgage lending, shortening the minimum debt-servicing period for first mortgages for those seeking a second for homes priced below 10 million baht.
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Pace's debt default may hurt sector
Business, Published on 22/10/2019
» A debt default by Pace Development Corporation will likely dampen other property developers' ability to issue new debentures, warns a property industry source who requested anonymity.
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Listless residential market in 2019
Business, Published on 13/09/2019
» The residential market is likely to fall by 10% this year as the impact of the economic slowdown and loan-to-value (LTV) limits continues into the fourth quarter, say industry analysts.
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