# Thai household debt trap tests growth ambitions as Bangkok hosts IMF

https://mins.news/en/item/90685

- Reuters, 2026-10-08 02:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thai-household-debt-trap-tests-growth-ambitions-bangkok-hosts-imf-2026-10-08/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac704e58f1582000191977b

> Kavita Wongyakasem, a 51-year-old Thai business owner, fears she may die before repaying all her debt.

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