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Sunday, Sep 20, 2026

Thai Household Debt Hits Record Average Near 800,000 Baht

Average household debt in Thailand has climbed to nearly 800,000 baht, with high living costs, weak income growth and heavy reliance on credit cards and personal loans continuing to constrain repayment capacity and household consumption.
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