Organizations

The micro-credit / microfinance sector in Thailand is very small due mainly to the fact that the Thai government is also heavily involved. A few small non-governmental organizations also offer various types of services and programs.

Non-Government Organizations

Common Interest International

Common Interest is a foundation working in Northern Thailand. It works primarily with rural and hill-tribe villages using the Village Banking methodology.

Compassion Thailand

Compassion has micro-credit programs throughout Thailand.

Mirror Art Group

The Mirror Art Group has a new and small loan program for rural farmers in Chiang Rai.

Population and Community Development Association

PDA is a large NGO with many different programs. It has a savings and loan program for rural villages.

SED

SED is a business working in Surin province. It has ties to Catholic Relief Services and Food for the Hungry. SED uses the Village Banking methodology in its programs.

Step Ahead MED

Step Ahead MED serves the working poor of Bangkok through sustainable microfinance services, mentoring and training in their communities.

UHDP

The Upland Holistic Development Project has a small Community-based Micro-finance program in the Mae Ai region of Chiang Mai. Most of their work is with hill-tribe communities.

World Vision

World Vision has programs throughout Thailand.

Government Organizations

Government Savings Bank

The Government Savings Bank has several programs for the poor including group savings and loans. Most activities occur in urban areas.

BAAC

The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Co-operatives is a very large institution working mainly with rural farmers.

1 Million Baht Program

This program was introduced by a previous government. Villages were given money to start their own micro-credit schemes. However; in many villages, this system is no longer in existence.