Flood victims turning to loan sharks

Bangkok Post - Oct 10, 2026

The opposition Democrat Party has called for better access to financial assistance for flood victims in Bangkok, saying unclear and delayed relief measures have forced some affected traders to turn to loan sharks to keep their businesses afloat.

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