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Loan Sharks in Thailand: How Debt Traps Exploit the Vulnerable

CHIANG RAI – Thailand’s formal household debt ratio has fallen to 85.9% of GDP, its lowest level in six years, but that decline doesn’t mean families are financially secure. Tighter bank lending can leave low-income households with fewer legal options, while informal borrowing may not appear in official debt figures. Households earning 15,000 baht or […] The post Loan Sharks in Thailand: How Debt…

Loan Sharks in Thailand: How Debt Traps Exploit the Vulnerable

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