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SEC launches crackdown on laundering, scammers
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/11/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping up enforcement and expanding proactive safeguards to ensure Thailand's capital market and digital asset ecosystem do not become channels for money laundering or technology-driven crimes.
Broker preps Bitazza DigiPay app launch
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/11/2025
» Bitazza Thailand, a licensed digital asset broker, is preparing to launch Bitazza DigiPay, a new payment application that allows foreign tourists to convert their digital assets into baht and make QR code payments nationwide, with enhanced security measures to protect against scams.
Thai SEC explains its role in tackling scams
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified that it can exercise its investigative authority in cases related to scam-linked money laundering or financial crimes only if the offences fall under the Securities and Exchange Act.
Asian stocks track bank-led losses on Wall Street
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks tracked losses on Wall Street yesterday, as worries about credit quality led to a rout in US regional banking shares. Concerns about trade tensions, a possible tech bubble and the US government shutdown also persisted.
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.
SEC gears up to investigate securities-related crimes
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/05/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to pursue investigations of securities-related crimes after the regulator was empowered to independently conduct investigations, a function previously reserved for the police.
Securities and Exchange Commission sounds alarm on fraud
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/09/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors to exercise caution when using the services of unlicensed operators selling securities, derivatives and digital assets, including foreign operators, as they could be pitching scams or fraudulent offers.
SEC eager to crack down on stock market violations
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/08/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has vowed to tackle stock market offences more quickly by strictly enforcing the law, in an effort to restore public confidence.
Alert issued over surging cybercrime
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/07/2023
» Cyberthreats are expected to cause roughly 772 billion baht's worth of damage per day to victims around the world this year, of which 85 million baht per day would be realised in Thailand, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand's (SET) Research Department.
SET initiates alliance to crack down on scams
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/07/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has formed an alliance with business organisations and related government agencies to tackle investment scams by integrating their operating systems to develop a process to stop fraudulent investment cases faster and with greater efficiency.