Advisory Center for Affordable Settlements & Housing

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Document Type General
Publish Date 16/06/2004
Author Mr. Khan Prachuabmoh
Published By Mr. Khan Prachuabmoh
Edited By Arslan Hassan
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THE CURRENT HOUSING FINANCE SITUATION IN THAILAND

In response to the Asian financial crisis in 1997, several new organizations have been set up as part of an overall financial sector restructuring effort. Such new institutions include the Financial Sector Restructuring Authority (FRA), the Radasin (RAB), the Thai Asset Management Corporation (TAMC) and Property Loan Management Organization (PLMO). In 2003, Thai government established the Islamic Bank of Thailand. In addition, the BOT approved 10 new commercial banks, some of which are specific purpose banks specializing in residential finance. An example of this is the new bank from the ‘Land and House Group of Companies’ (which is the largest developer in Thailand), to provide residential mortgages for their customers. Overall, the Thai financial system is dominated by commercial banks, which have mobilized the greatest proportion of household savings, and are the largest residential mortgage providers.

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