Former tourism minister urges debt relief for struggling operators – Bangkok Post

Financial institutions should help the beleaguered tourism industry by alleviating operators’ debt service burden for three years and encouraging businesses to maximise capability for a future revival, says a former tourism and sports minister. “If we believe Thai tourism still has a future, such a policy is essential,” said senator Weerasak Kowsurat. “We hope that…

Australians could be about to see a discount on their student debt for the first time since 1997, thanks to the coronavirus – Business Insider Australia

Outstanding Australian student debts could fall on their own this year, if the economy continues to decline. The nations HECS-HELP debt is fixed to the growth in the consumer price index (CPI), which fell by its largest margin in more than 70 years in June. If the next three quarters dont erase the fall, outstanding…