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Renewed AI optimism gives Asian shares a lift
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/01/2026
» RECAP: Asian stocks advanced yesterday as the artificial intelligence boom regained momentum after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co reported strong earnings. Risk appetite also improved after US President Donald Trump pulled back from threatened military action against Iran over a violent crackdown on protests.
Debt relief scheme impact described as limited
Business, Published on 04/01/2025
» The effect of the Thai government's recent debt relief proposals on banking sector credit metrics will be marginal in 2025 based on the initiative's limited scope, according to Fitch Ratings.
Cabinet approves debt-relief measures
Reuters, Bloomberg and Online Reporters, Published on 11/12/2024
» The cabinet on Wednesday approved debt support measures, including interest suspensions and reduced principal payments, to help tackle household and small-business debt, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.
Thai businesses call for huge stimulus
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/12/2024
» The business sector is calling for multiple government stimulus measures, especially tax incentives and a household debt reduction scheme, to revive the economy and give the public a New Year's gift.
Banks expected to rejig home, car loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/12/2024
» Commercial banks are expected to help restructure retail home and car loans in line with government policies, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Thai banks to pay reduced FIDF fee
Reuters, Published on 20/11/2024
» Thai banks will pay a reduced annual contribution of 0.23% of deposits to the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) for three years to help tackle household debt, Deputy Minister of Finance Paopoom Rojanasakul said on Wednesday.
Markets start to look beyond 'Trump Trade'
Business, Bualuang Securities, Published on 19/11/2024
» Global stocks in the past two weeks have moved in response to the US election and its outcome, particularly the so-called 'Trump Trade', or stocks linked to the policies of the incoming Republican president.
Finance Ministry eyes 2025 GDP growth of 3.5%, plans more stimulus
Reuters, Published on 13/11/2024
» Thailand is targeting economic growth of 3.5% in 2025 after 2.7% growth seen this year, and the government will soon consider more stimulus measures and the rollout of phase two of its US$14 billion handout scheme, the finance minister said on Wednesday.
Banks preparing to suspend interest fees
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/11/2024
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) is implementing a new debt restructuring programme covering borrowing valued at 1.4 trillion baht, aimed at alleviating household debt over three years.
Central bank chief sets terms for rate cut
Somruedi Banchongduang and News Agencies, Published on 24/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is open to cutting interest rates if economic and financial conditions warrant such a move, according to governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.