Category Archives for Thailand

CSO’s Statement Calling on Thai Companies and Thai Financial Institutions that Announce Human Rights Policies to Suspend or Withdraw Investment in Myanmar Under the Circumstances of Serious Human Rights Violations by the Myanmar Military Coup

CSO’s Statement Calling on Thai Companies and Thai Financial Institutions that Announce Human Rights Policies to Suspend or Withdraw Investment in Myanmar Under the Circumstances of Serious Human Rights Violations by the Myanmar Military Coup

Myanmar military staged a coup on 1 February 2021, detaining elected leaders. This act violates the country’s constitution and democratic process. CSO calls Thai companies and Thai financial institutions that announce human rights policies to…
Letter for Thai Bank on Luang Prabang Dam

Letter for Thai Bank on Luang Prabang Dam

Fair Finance Thailand calls on Thai banks to clarify their stance on the Luang Prabang Dam project and include power plant project in Mekong River to the exclusion list. To read the full report, click…
PRESS RELEASE: FAIR FINANCE THAILAND LAUNCHES ITS THIRD ASSESSMENT ON SUSTAINABLE FINANCE POLICIES OF THAI BANKS, AT THE “BANKING FOR BETTER: FROM CRISIS TO SUSTAINABILITY” ONLINE EVENT

PRESS RELEASE: FAIR FINANCE THAILAND LAUNCHES ITS THIRD ASSESSMENT ON SUSTAINABLE FINANCE POLICIES OF THAI BANKS, AT THE “BANKING FOR BETTER: FROM CRISIS TO SUSTAINABILITY” ONLINE EVENT

Bangkok – Fair Finance Thailand coalition holds a press event “How Many Points Do Thai Banks Care? Year 3” via Facebook Live to announce the third-year results of policy assessments of leading Thai commercial banks…
The 3rd Annual Policy Assessment of Thai Banks

The 3rd Annual Policy Assessment of Thai Banks

The report published scores for 8 commercial banks and 4 Specialized Financial Institutions in Thailand based on policy assessments using the Fair Finance Guide International (FFGI) in 2020. To read the full report, click here.
Thailand’s Household Debt Crisis

Thailand’s Household Debt Crisis

Fair Finance Thailand discussed the rising household debt in Thailand during covid-19 period and its implications, urging banks to take responsible actions. To read the full report, click here.
Letter to Bank of Thailand on Responsible Lending: the Case of Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy Dam

Letter to Bank of Thailand on Responsible Lending: the Case of Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy Dam

Fair Finance Thailand expressed concerns about the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy dam projects, urging banks to responsible to the damage of dam break which affect more than 15,000 people in the area. To read the full report,…
FAIR FINANCE THAILAND DEVELOPED THE FAIR-DEBT.ORG WEBSITE

FAIR FINANCE THAILAND DEVELOPED THE FAIR-DEBT.ORG WEBSITE

  To help retail debtors compare the COVID-19 relief measures and calculate the impact on the debt burden for debtors of banks. Website: https://fairdebtthailand.org/https://calculate.fairdebtthailand.org/?_ga=2.151032569.1593726992.1650615809-686737874.1650615809
PASS OR FAIL? 2019 FAIR FINANCE THAILAND ASSESSMENT RESULTS: ARE 9 THAI BANKS MORE RESPONSIBLE?

PASS OR FAIL? 2019 FAIR FINANCE THAILAND ASSESSMENT RESULTS: ARE 9 THAI BANKS MORE RESPONSIBLE?

BANGKOK, 10 March 2020: Fair Finance Thailand launched its second annual bank policy assessments for 9 largest Thai commercial banks on 10 March 2020. This is the second year of monitoring and following up on…
The 2nd Annual Policy Assessment of Thai Banks

The 2nd Annual Policy Assessment of Thai Banks

The report published scores for 9 commercial banks in Thailand based on policy assessments using the Fair Finance Guide International (FFGI) in 2019. To read the full report, click here.
Public Statement by Fair Finance Thailand: Responsibility of Financiers of the Xayaburi Hydropower Project

Public Statement by Fair Finance Thailand: Responsibility of Financiers of the Xayaburi Hydropower Project

(Photo source: The Star) The Xayaburi Hydropower Project, which began commercial power sales on October 29, 2019, has faced sustained opposition from various stakeholders including international and domestic NGOs, governments, and communities due to potential…