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Easy Money raises borrowing for expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/02/2026
» Amid sluggish loan demand as the economy sags, pawn shop operator Easy Money has increased borrowing to prepare for business expansion this year.
Europe riled, but plans cool-headed response to Trump's tariffs
AFP, Published on 03/04/2025
» PARIS - European politicians and a German industry group criticised US tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, but said they were aiming for a cool-headed response.
Medical & beauty offers top prospects
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/12/2024
» Medical and beauty, cloud services and cybersecurity services have been listed among the leading sunrise industries in 2025, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Caution urged on foreign pawning
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/09/2024
» Stock market regulators are warning executives and major shareholders of listed companies to be careful about pawning their shares to foreign funds, saying it could results in losses and damage market confidence.
Economy in need of revival
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/06/2024
» Following a disappointing GDP expansion reading of only 1.5% in the first quarter, trailing other economies in the region, the Thai government plans to pick up the pace to stimulate economic growth.
EconThai sees tricky H2 for businesses
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/03/2024
» Businesses are likely to find it difficult to get through the second half of this year, as people's purchasing power remains weak amid a high level of household debt, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Call to increase government pawnshop lending limits
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2024
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) is preparing to increase the pawn limit as state-run pawnshops expand and gold prices rise, says director-general Tibordee Wattanakul.
Credit cards, personal loans lead debt types among Thais: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 28/11/2021
» Credit cards and personal loans top the many types of debt burdening Thai people since their daily life became affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.
China orders Ant Group to return to online payment roots
AFP, Published on 28/12/2020
» BEIJING - Chinese fintech giant Ant Group has been ordered by regulators to drastically change its business model and return to its roots as a payment services provider, as the state squeeze continues on the once unbridled empire of tech tycoon Jack Ma.
Ant Group fiasco reflects battle for China's financial soul
AFP, Published on 05/11/2020
» SHANGHAI: China's last-minute abandonment of Ant Group's record-breaking IPO stems from an intensifying battle for the soul of the nation's financial system that the fintech giant and its charismatic leader Jack Ma helped to ignite.