Thailand's first branch-less commercial bank CLICX has sparked a social media phenomenon with users sharing approved loan amounts (thousands to 20,000 baht), but controversy has emerged over partial cash withdrawal restrictions and approval of applicants with credit defaults. The article reveals CLICX's risk-based approach to credit allocation—using alternative data (e.g., phone payment history) alongside credit bureau records—and caps cash withdrawals as a percentage of approved limits. This viral moment signals deeper Thai household debt and liquidity challenges beyond the viral hype itself.
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