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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.
TouristDigiPay digital asset scheme kicks off
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/09/2025
» TouristDigiPay, a regulatory sandbox programme that allows foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht to spend in Thailand, launched on Thursday with registration opening for digital asset and e-money operators, says the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Amazon to pay $2.5bn to settle Prime enrolment case
AFP, Published on 26/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - Amazon agreed Thursday to pay $2.5 billion to settle allegations from a US regulator that it used deceptive practices to enrol consumers in Amazon Prime and made it difficult to cancel subscriptions.
New Zealand names first woman as governor in central bank’s 90-year history
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/09/2025
» AUCKLAND — New Zealand named Anna Breman as the new Reserve Bank governor, appointing a woman to the role for the first time as it seeks to refresh an institution damaged by the unexpected departure of predecessor Adrian Orr earlier this 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.
Bolt Thailand Strikes Gold for Compliance Campaign
Published on 23/09/2025
» Bolt Thailand has been awarded Gold in the Excellence in Brand Awareness category at the Marketing Excellence Awards Thailand 2025.
OIC unveils AI-powered Onsite Examination System
Published on 22/09/2025
» The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) is accelerating its digital transformation with the launch of the Onsite Examination System (OES), an AI-enabled platform designed to modernise and streamline the examination of insurance companies. Positioned as a cornerstone of the OIC’s end-to-end supervisory upgrade, OES will strengthen planning, deepen risk analysis, and quicken supervisory action, moving Thailand’s insurance oversight decisively towards full digitalisation.
Spectrum shortage prompts fears of mobile data crisis
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/09/2025
» The mobile spectrum could suffer a shortage by the end of the year, threatening internet speeds, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has warned.
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.