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Bank of Thailand takes closer look at large cash transactions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is tightening oversight of cash transactions by introducing stricter due diligence requirements and clearer verification of the purpose of fund usage, in an effort to curb suspicious transactions.
Banker slams parties' household debt vows
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/02/2026
» As political parties compete to offer quick relief for struggling households, a leading Thai banker warns the country's debt crisis cannot be resolved with tax revenues or government spending alone.
Finance summit thrusts Thailand onto global stage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thailand is gearing up to host the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, one of the world's most influential gatherings on international economic and financial cooperation, in October for the first time in 35 years.
KTB, MRTA team up for transport payment card
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/08/2025
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has partnered with Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to launch the Mang-moom EMV Card, a chip-based contactless card for fare payments across all MRT lines.
Users share responsibility in financial fraud decree
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/04/2025
» Victims of financial crimes may be fully liable for damages if losses result from their own negligence under the new emergency decree, according to the Bank of Thailand.
Bid to halt financial fraud intensifies
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/03/2025
» Regulatory authorities are taking proactive measures to block mule accounts associated with legal entities, with the number of blocked accounts expected to rise by more than 1,000 in the near future.
Generation Rent
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/12/2024
» Potential homebuyers from Gen Y and Z face significant obstacles to owning a home, with the primary one limited access to mortgages.
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.
ttb targets improved lending on revamped mobile app
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/12/2023
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) is developing a digital lending platform to provide better access to its loans and improve the bank's asset quality.
Concerns over EV loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/12/2023
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) is expressing concern over the quality of electric vehicle (EV) loans, noting that the value of an EV depreciates faster than the value of a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered car.