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March 2, 20220

A New Landscape in the Thai Financial Sector: 7 Proposals for the BOT’s Policy for Financial Fairness

Following the publication of Bank of Thailand’s consultation paper, in March 2022 Fair Finance Thailand submitted comments on the policy directives and proposed 7 policy recommendations which were then published online. To read the full…

February 2, 20220

SCB has Become the First Bank in Thailand to Adopt the Equator Principles

SCB has become the first bank in Thailand to adopt the Equator Principles, a risk management framework for determining, assessing, and managing environmental and social risk in project finance. This move is seen as a…

January 20, 2022

THE 4TH ANNUAL POLICY ASSESSMENT OF THAI BANKS SHOWS A STEP FORWARD ON ENVIRONMENT, GOVERNANCE AND GENDER EQUALITY

Financial institutions are more or less involved in people’s way of living. As the aftermath of COVID-19 crisis, the economic downturn has rendered more linkage between financial institutions and people’s lives. With greater societal expectation…

December 4, 20210

The Gap Between Banking and Consumers

The article explores the relationship between banks and consumers, highlighting the challenges faced by consumers in accessing financial services. It emphasizes the need for banks to adopt consumer-friendly practices and ensure transparency in their operations.…

December 3, 20210

Human Rights and the Banking Sector

The article addresses the human rights responsibilities of the banking sector. It underscores the importance of banks adopting human rights policies and ensuring that their operations do not adversely impact communities and individuals. To read…

November 20, 20210

Greta Thunberg: COP26, Fake Promise and Green Washing Festival

(Photo source: Guardian News) The article focuses on Greta Thunberg’s views and participation in the COP26 summit. It highlights her criticisms of world leaders and her call for urgent action to address climate change. To…

November 11, 20210

Tara Buakamsri: COP26 and the Politics of Climate Change

The article discusses Tara Buakamsri’s perspective on the COP26 summit and the politics surrounding climate change. It highlights the challenges faced by developing countries and the need for global cooperation to address climate issues. To…

November 5, 20210

Our World Heritage is Deeply Tied to Rivers and They Need Protection from Dams (Commentary)

The article by Gary Lee, Sarinee Achavanuntakul and Eugene Siminov emphasizes the significance of rivers in preserving world heritage and the threats posed by dam projects. It advocates for the protection of rivers and the…

November 3, 20210

Thai Investors, Banks and Government and the Human Rights of Dawei

The article focuses on the Dawei project and its potential impacts on the environment and local communities. It sheds light on the role of Thai banks in financing the project and the need for greater…

September 15, 2021

COVID-19 DEBT RELIEF MEASURES INSUFFICIENT, RETAIL BORROWERS SAID; FAIR FINANCE THAILAND ADVOCATES 6 MEASURES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEBT RELIEF

As COVID-19 epidemic still rages on in Thailand, with high levels of daily infections and death tolls, government measures to contain the epidemic such as lockdowns has led to severe disruptions of economic activities and,…