TGS & FTC boost SME loan access with credit scoring and targeted measures.

Matichon•Economy•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TGS) and the Federation of Thai Industries (FTC) have formed a strategic alliance to enhance SME access to credit through targeted measures and improved credit scoring.

•The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TGS) and the Federation of Thai Industries (FTC) met on February 13, 2026, to discuss cooperation.
•The partnership aims to support Thai entrepreneurs in three key areas: financial aid, credit access via TGS guarantees, market promotion, and business network linkage.
•A focus will be placed on developing credit scoring mechanisms, building upon TGS's 'TCG Score', to assess financial risk and competitiveness of SMEs.

Overview

•On February 13, 2026, TGS representatives met with FTC executives.
•TGS and FTC agreed to establish cooperation to support Thai entrepreneurs.
•The partnership is designed to help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) access loans, market opportunities, and improve their competitiveness.
•The collaboration will focus on three main areas: financial assistance, credit access, and market promotion for SMEs.
•Targeted measures will be developed for industries requiring urgent assistance or possessing growth potential.
•The initiative aims to improve financial inclusion for SMEs, ensuring equitable and widespread access to credit.
•Credit scoring development, building on 'TCG Score', will be a key component to assess financial risk and competitiveness.
•The enhanced cooperation between TGS and FTC is planned throughout 2026.

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Key Entities

Organization

Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TGS)(บสย.)

An organization partnering with the Federation of Thai Industries to enhance SME access to credit.

Federation of Thai Industries (FTC)(ส.อ.ท.)

An organization partnering with the Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation to implement measures for SME loan access.

Small and Medium Scale Industrial Enterprises Institute (SMI)(สถาบันวิสาหกิจขนาดกลางและขนาดย่อมอุตสาหกรรมการผลิต (SMI))

An institute whose executives participated in the meeting between TGS and FTC.

Person

Mr. Sitthikon Direkserbsorn(นายสิทธิกร ดิเรกสุนทร)

Director and General Manager of the Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TGS) involved in the partnership with FTC.

Ms. Dusida Thapmong(นางดุสิดา ทัพวงษ์)

Senior Executive Vice President, Channel Management and Entrepreneur Development at the Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TGS).

Mr. Kriengkrai Thiennukul(นายเกรียงไกร เธียรนุกุล)

Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTC) meeting with TGS representatives.

Mr. Apichit Prasoprat(นายอภิชิต ประสพรัตน์)

Vice Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTC) involved in the meeting with TGS.

Law

TCG Score

A credit scoring system developed by TGS that will be further developed.