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Banker slams parties' household debt vows
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/02/2026
» As political parties compete to offer quick relief for struggling households, a leading Thai banker warns the country's debt crisis cannot be resolved with tax revenues or government spending alone.
Whither populism?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2026
» Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to have declined, which academics see as a positive development.
Charges dropped against ex-KTBST chair
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/07/2025
» Win Udomrachtavanich, the former executive chairman of KTB Securities (Thailand) (KTBST), has been officially cleared of all stock manipulation charges in a case filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) nearly two years ago, after the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) issued a final non-prosecution order.
B5 billion goal for small business debt restructuring
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2025
» The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) expects to restructure debts for more than 5,000 companies this year, with a total debt value of about 5 billion baht.
The price of populism
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 18/04/2023
» After the Songkran celebrations peter out, Thais must contemplate the general election on May 14 and decide whether political parties' campaign pledges will really create a healthier economy.
Healthy earnings, less aggressive Fed lift shares
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 30/07/2022
» Recap: European and US stocks advanced yesterday amid positive corporate earnings reports and the prospect of less aggressive rate hikes from the US Federal Reserve. Hong Kong and Chinese markets pulled back as tech stocks corrected and the Chinese government signalled limited new stimulus ahead.
Covid's Next Economic Crisis: Developing-Nation Debt
Business, Avantika Chilkoti & Gabriele Steinhauser, Published on 28/07/2020
» Zambia was once a model in Wall Street's rush to issue debt for the world's poorest nations, attracting bigger orders and lower interest rates than some more-developed countries.
Mnuchin Sees Third-Quarter Rebound for U.S. Economy
Business, Richard Rubin & Sarah Chaney, Published on 28/04/2020
» The economy should bounce back in July, August and September as closed businesses resume operations, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in an interview aired Sunday.
GH Bank to launch debt rejig scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/02/2020
» State-owned GH Bank plans to introduce a new debt restructuring scheme, including a penalty interest haircut and interest payment deferrals, in April to help turn around bad loans.
Busy year ushers in brave new decade
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2020
» Marking the start of a brave new decade, 2020 will be jam-packed with world historical events, not just in Thailand, but throughout the world.