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MONEY EXPO 2026 Generates 11.6 Billion Baht in Four Days as Home Loans and Refinancing Lead the Charge

Thailand's Money Expo 2026 generated 11.6 billion baht in transactions over four days, with home loans and refinancing accounting for over 4.15 billion baht as major banks offered promotional rates as low as 0% interest.

MONEY EXPO 2026 Generates 11.6 Billion Baht in Four Days as Home Loans and Refinancing Lead the Charge
14 May Khaosod

The MONEY EXPO 2026 financial festival generated 11.6 billion baht in transactions over four busy days, with home loans and refinancing emerging as the star products. The organizers are preparing to continue momentum with the 16th Haad Yai Financial Expo scheduled for July 3-5 at Central Shopping Centre Haad Yai in Songkhla Province, following the successful 26th Bangkok Money Expo held May 7-10 at Impact Muang Thong Thani.

According to Pakani Viriyarangsirisit, event co-chair, the expo recorded over 11.6 billion baht in financial and investment transactions from more than 21,700 participants through both in-person attendance and online transactions via www.moneyexpo.net. Home loans and refinancing dominated the transaction rankings with combined borrowing amounts exceeding 4.15 billion baht, as major banks competed with attractive promotions including 0% interest rates. Leading banks such as Krung Thai Bank, Bangkok Bank, and Government Savings Bank offered special packages: Krung Thai Bank featured rates starting at 1.60% for the first three months with up to 100% financing and maximum 40-year terms, while Bangkok Bank provided first-year refinancing at 1.49% with waived registration and appraisal fees. Asset management companies (AMCs) also participated by offering over 21,000 second-hand properties including single houses, condominiums, land, townhouses, and commercial buildings throughout Thailand, with some offering zero interest for 24 months on direct installment plans.

SME loans ranked second with combined borrowing and guarantees exceeding 2.92 billion baht. Banks introduced specialized packages including SME D Bank's "3 Plus" program offering 3% interest over three years with maximum loan amounts of 30 million baht, Thai Commercial Bank's business loans at 2.99% for the first three months, and EXIM Bank's soft loans providing 3% interest for the first two years with 30 million baht maximum and up to five-year repayment terms.

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