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BoT upgrades Thai GDP forecast after robust Q4
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is upbeat about the country's growth prospects, projecting GDP expansion of 1.9% this year, up from its previous estimate of 1.5%, after the economy grew stronger than forecast in the fourth quarter of last year.
BoT plans to issue new gold trading measures
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/01/2026
» As part of efforts to reduce currency volatility and prevent a sharp appreciation of the baht that could affect the economy, the Bank of Thailand plans to cap daily gold trading in baht on digital platforms at 50 million baht.
How to protect your finances and fight fraud
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/12/2025
» If you are an avid online shopper who regularly joins flash sales and loves snapping up discounted items, you need to be extra careful before making any transfers. Even if you made it through the 12.12 sales smoothly, it is important to stay alert during the upcoming 1.1 promotions and beyond. Fraudsters posing as online merchants remain widespread.
BoT hot on 'grey' money trail
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/11/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is asking banks to report suspicious transactions relating to grey money to it directly, as the bank expands its role in monitoring illegal activities.
Banks step up monitoring of grey money
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/11/2025
» Banks pledge to maintain stringent monitoring and investigations of grey money transactions, in compliance with the Bank of Thailand's heightened measures.
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.
Banks help sugar farmers combat PM2.5
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2025
» The amount of PM2.5 air pollution has increased in Thailand in recent years, driven by multiple factors such as industrial manufacturing, the widespread use of internal combustion engine-powered vehicles, and the open burning of garbage and agricultural crop residue.
Ban on transactions from mule accounts imminent
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2025
» The banking industry is set to implement a ban on financial transactions involving mule accounts in March, in compliance with the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) directive.
The effort to clamp down on scams
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/09/2024
» Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a People's Party list MP, recently slammed the Bank of Thailand governor for his slow action in tackling rampant call centre scams.
Banks share data with Bank of Thailand to combat fraudulent mule accounts
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/09/2024
» The banking industry has introduced data-sharing through a new Central Fraud Register (CFR) system to intensify efforts to crack down on so-called mule accounts.