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BOT to issue BNPL rules to curb rising First Jobbers' debt by October
BOT to issue BNPL rules to curb rising First Jobbers' debt by October
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
The BOT is moving to regulate pay-later services that fuel overspending among young consumers, with First Jobbers’ debt at 52.7%, NPLs at 27% and transaction volume up over 38% a year.Thailand’s Virtual Bank raises debt question after overseas cases
Thailand’s Virtual Bank raises debt question after overseas cases
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
Branchless banks overseas grew quickly on easier approvals and wider credit access, raising questions over Thailand’s Virtual Bank impact on household debt.Thai Planning Agency Sounds Alarm Over Gen Z Debt Surge Triggered by Influencers
Thai Planning Agency Sounds Alarm Over Gen Z Debt Surge Triggered by Influencers
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026
Thailand’s NESDC warns first-time workers face escalating bad debt as social media trends and online reviews override financial self-restraintThai Back-to-School Costs Hit 13-Year High Amid Household Squeeze
Thai Back-to-School Costs Hit 13-Year High Amid Household Squeeze
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Total education spending for the 2026 term is forecast to reach 66 billion baht, as inflation, a subsidy shortfall and rising household debt compound pressure on Thai familiesHousehold debt survey finds 62% of Thais in debt as living costs rise
Household debt survey finds 62% of Thais in debt as living costs rise
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
Respondents cited rising daily expenses, asset purchases and investment as leading causes of debt, while 61.84% expected no new debt in 2026.Thais face cash strain amid high debt, Bloomberg analyst warns
Thais face cash strain amid high debt, Bloomberg analyst warns
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026
Thai households face strain from high debt and rising costs, weakening loan repayment and pressuring banks, despite some resilience in the sector.Bankruptcy reform pushed as lifeline for Thailand’s debt crisis
Bankruptcy reform pushed as lifeline for Thailand’s debt crisis
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Fair Finance Thailand urges the new government to revive the amended Bankruptcy Act, saying it could help restructure household debt without using state fundsThai household debt climbs to 86.7% of GDP as labour market strains, SCB EIC warns
Thai household debt climbs to 86.7% of GDP as labour market strains, SCB EIC warns
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
SCB EIC says Thai household debt rose to 86.7% of GDP by end-2025, driven increasingly by consumption borrowing as bank lending tightens and labour fragility grows.Thai household debt hits 86.7% of GDP as borrowing shifts to daily spending
Thai household debt hits 86.7% of GDP as borrowing shifts to daily spending
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Thailand’s household debt rises to 86.7% of GDP as families rely more on loans for daily expenses amid weak income recovery and rising cost pressuresThai retail sees fragile spending as shoppers think twice before buying
Thai retail sees fragile spending as shoppers think twice before buying
THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2026
Thai retailers say shoppers are becoming more value-conscious as household debt, energy volatility and geopolitical risks weigh heavily on consumption.