Small firms urged to use data to unlock lending options
The World Bank says data is the new collateral for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) seeking credit, unlocking capital constraints and enabling financial institutions to better understand their borrowers.
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Demonstrators stopped near IMF meeting venue
Demonstrators gathered on Thursday morning near the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the venue of IMF-World Bank Group meetings, but were prevented by police from advancing.
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Chinese woman held on suspicion of people-smuggling
SONGKHLA – Immigration police have arrested a Chinese former flight attendant who is suspected of acting as a broker for a human smuggling network that helps foreigners across the Thai-Malaysian border.
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Three Prachin Buri factories face toxins probe
Three factories in Prachin Buri have been ordered to suspend operations following suspected toxic chemical leaks that caused water pollution during flooding, while investigations into alleged nominee ownership and “a prominent surname” involved are also under way.
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PM says text of censure motion hazy
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has criticised the wording of the opposition's no-confidence motion, suggesting it may be why the House speaker has yet to formally notify the government and saying the language may need to be polished to make it more "civilised".
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Bad loans pressure banking sector
Fitch Ratings expects continued pressure on Thailand's banking sector from elevated non-performing loans (NPLs) and sluggish loan growth, pointing to a deteriorating industry outlook.
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