Category Archives for Thailand

Debtors’ Rights and Voluntary Bankruptcy

Debtors’ Rights and Voluntary Bankruptcy

The article discusses the rights of debtors in the context of bankruptcy. It highlights the challenges faced by debtors on the regulation related to bankruptcy. To read the full report, click here.
Insolvency Act: The Social Safety Net of Debtors

Insolvency Act: The Social Safety Net of Debtors

The article highlights the importance of Insolvency Act. It emphasizes the role of Insolvency Act on debtors, economics and financial institution. To read the full report, click here.
The Role of Financial Institutions in the Prevention and Suppression of Corruption 

The Role of Financial Institutions in the Prevention and Suppression of Corruption 

This study was focused on what role financial institutions can play in supporting anti-corruption efforts. The research was supported by a research grant from the Governance Fund in Thailand.  To read the full report, click…
Arms Trade and Financial Institution: The case of Russian-Ukraine war

Arms Trade and Financial Institution: The case of Russian-Ukraine war

(Photo source: Fair Finance International) Fair Finance Thailand has published an article discussing the arms trade and its implications. The article delves into the financial institutions that are involved in the arms trade and their…
Dismantling the Insolvency Act: Step Away from the Dept Cycle

Dismantling the Insolvency Act: Step Away from the Dept Cycle

The article discusses the Insolvency Act and its implications. Cherdsak, an expert in the field, provides insights into the Act and its potential impact on debtors and creditors. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the…
A New Landscape in the Thai Financial Sector: 7 Proposals for the BOT’s Policy for Financial Fairness

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…
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

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

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…
The Gap Between Banking and Consumers

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.…
Human Rights and the Banking Sector

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…