BANGKOK: Thai workers are saddled with the highest debts in eight years amid the poor economy and inadequate income to cover their daily expenses, forcing many to rely on loan sharks, according to a recent survey.

The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) survey involving 1,212 respondents from April 18-23 found 95.9 percent were in debt incurred mainly by daily expenses, vehicles and residential purchases.

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