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EXIM Bank Launches 2% Export Credit Program for Thai SMEs

EXIM Bank launches a 2% export credit program for Thai SMEs at Franchise Expo Thailand 2026 (August 6–9), offering loans, insurance, and special discounts to help small businesses access global markets with reduced financing costs.

EXIM Bank Launches 2% Export Credit Program for Thai SMEs
31 Jul Khaosod

On July 31, 2026, the Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Bank) will offer full financial services and special promotions at Franchise Expo Thailand 2026, running August 6–9, 2026 at Impact Muang Thong Thani (Halls 6–7, Booth I2). The initiative, branded "Export Co-pilot: Supporting Thai Business, Confident Export in All Situations," aims to strengthen Thai entrepreneurs and connect them with global opportunities.

Key loan and insurance products include:

• EXIM Expand Shield Loan: Starting at 2.59% interest with protection against non-payment by foreign buyers; maximum credit limit 100 million baht with coverage up to 10 million baht.

• EXIM Employment Promotion Loan Phase 3: Supports liquidity and sustained employment for registered businesses; fixed 3-year rate starting at 2.00% annually; maximum 50 million baht over 3 years.

• EXIM for Small Biz Export Insurance: Protects Thai entrepreneurs against non-payment risks with maximum coverage of 2 million baht per policy; 70% loss coverage; first customer receives free premium worth 1,800 baht with 300,000 baht coverage.

Event registrants receive additional benefits: 1. Interest rate discount of 0.25% annually for the first 6 months, or 2. Front-end fee discount of 0.25% of the loan amount for loans up to 2 million baht

Approval must occur within 3 months of event participation. Entrepreneurs can receive on-site financial consultation at the expo or register for online advice at https://forms.office.com/r/PyvMXdMR6m. For more information, contact EXIM Contact Center at 0-2169-9999.

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