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Thailand to tighten restrictions after 50-baht food paid on instalment
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is preparing tighter regulations for buy now pay later (BNPL) services following concerns over rising levels of bad debt among younger borrowers. BOT Governor Withai Rattanakorn announced the planned measures during the Governor Connect event on Tuesday, June 2. The new rules are expected to be introduced by the end of this year. According to…
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Co-payment scheme begins, opposition flags borrowed funds
More than 39.2 million people have begun receiving 1,000 baht in government support today, June 1, as the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme officially launches, according to the Finance Ministry. Permanent Secretary for Finance Lavaron Sangsnit said beneficiaries comprise 13.18 million state welfare cardholders and 26.04 million people registered under the 60/40 co-payment programme. Funds are accessible daily from…
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