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Inquiry kicks off into call centre bribe offer claims
Published on 02/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed zero tolerance for corruption as Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaichanok Chidchob launches a probe into an alleged 40-million-baht monthly bribe linked to call centre scams.
New stimulus to turbocharge GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2025
» New Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says the government's economic stimulus plan will enable GDP expansion of more than 1% in the fourth quarter, up from an earlier forecast of just 0.3%.
The lowdown on net errors and omissions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/09/2025
» The baht has continuously appreciated this year, with the Bank of Thailand attributing it primarily to a weaker dollar. Greater clarity in domestic politics lifted investor confidence, and Thailand's gold trade further supported the currency.
Thai PM Anutin promises regulatory reform
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/09/2025
» The new government has vowed to implement measures ahead of the next election to restore confidence in the country's capital market, including a regulatory guillotine expected to cut corporate costs by 134 billion baht annually, lifting GDP growth by 0.89% per year.
Balance-sheet errors ‘not linked to baht surge’
Published on 23/09/2025
» Net errors and omissions in the country’s balance of payments were not a factor driving the baht’s appreciation against the US dollar, as they indicated a continued downward trend, according to the Bank of Thailand.
Team to probe money flows linked to baht
Published on 22/09/2025
» A special team has been established to investigate money flows potentially linked to baht movements, with operations set to begin immediately after the new government is sworn in.
Innocent victims of the mule crackdown
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2025
» In recent days, public complaints have surged over the suspension of money transfers and payments via digital platforms, largely linked to authorities' crackdown on mule accounts.
BoT sees no unusual baht speculation
Business, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has not detected any irregular speculation in baht trading, despite the currency's continued appreciation against the greenback.
Thai banks told to step up scam vigilance
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/09/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Thai banks to tighten their account opening procedures and enforce stricter Know Your Customer standards, stressing that early intervention is crucial in blocking scammers who exploit mule accounts for money laundering and fraud.
PM orders gold exports probe
News, Published on 16/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed authorities to investigate the abnormal increase in gold exports to Cambodia, amid concerns that the surge may be contributing to the rapid appreciation of the Thai baht in recent weeks.