The Bank of Thailand has reduced banks’ FIDF contribution from 0.46% to 0.32% for 2026, aiming to cut costs and help lenders pass savings to eligible debtors amid economic uncertainty.

DEPUTY Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, who is also defence minister, yesterday presented 2,012 debtors in Loei province assets worth over Bt3.4 billion, including 1,773 land-title deeds, Defence Ministry spokesman Lt-General Kongcheep Tantravanich said.