US-Iran war drives SME costs up, bank offers 3% loans
MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026
SME D Bank warns the US-Iran war is driving up energy costs for Thai SMEs, hitting manufacturing and tourism, as the state bank rolls out 3% soft loans to support businesses
Business groups urge 40m-baht soft loans to revive Hat Yai as fewer than 20% of shops reopen after floods
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2026
Songkhla business leaders urge the government to raise Hat Yai flood recovery soft loans to 40m baht per firm and roll out targeted tourism and utility relief as trade stalls.
Govt unveils 8 flood recovery measures for Hat Yai, including debt relief and death compensation
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025
The Thai government announces 8 key measures to aid flood victims in Hat Yai, including a one-year debt holiday, interest-free home repair loans, and compensation for deaths.
Tourism Council outlines 5 strategies to recover southern tourism sector hit by flooding
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2025
The Tourism Council of Thailand presents a 5-strategy plan to boost southern tourism recovery after devastating floods, including soft loans, infrastructure repair, and marketing campaigns.
Government plans 40-billion-baht SME relief fund using FIDF money to ease debt and boost liquidity
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2025
The Thai government plans to use 40 billion baht from the FIDF to set up an SME relief fund, reducing debt burdens and offering low-interest business loans.
Thai government prepares compensation package to mitigate impact of Trump’s tariffs
FRIDAY, AUGUST 08, 2025
Thai government plans compensation package to counter Trump’s tariffs, with a proposal for tax cuts in the works, aimed at supporting affected sectors.
Finance Ministry to inject over 500 billion baht to boost GDP above 1.8%
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025
The Finance Ministry aims to inject over 500 billion baht into the economy to boost Thai GDP above 1.8%, with a focus on stimulating consumption, investment and providing soft loans.