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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.
Alert for insurance buyers from unlicensed firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/11/2025
» The Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA) has issued a warning to the public against purchasing life or health insurance policies from unlicensed foreign entities operating online.
Court to declare former Stark executive bankrupt
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/10/2025
» The Central Bankruptcy Court is set to issue a ruling declaring Vonnarat Tangkaravakoon, former executive and major shareholder of scandal-plagued Stark Corporation (STARK), bankrupt, with orders to distribute assets to 3,417 creditors whose combined claims total 131.4 billion baht.
Insurance sector goes green
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/10/2025
» At its core, the insurance business is about managing risks, including those related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. As sustainability requirements change the business landscape, insurers are increasingly realising the importance of integrating the ESG agenda into their corporate strategies.
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.
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).
Charges dropped against ex-KTBST chair
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/07/2025
» Win Udomrachtavanich, the former executive chairman of KTB Securities (Thailand) (KTBST), has been officially cleared of all stock manipulation charges in a case filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) nearly two years ago, after the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) issued a final non-prosecution order.
JKN founder, sister resign after SEC files charges
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/06/2025
» Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip, chief executive of JKN Global Group, and her sister, Pimuma Jakrajutatip, have resigned from all executive and other positions at the SET-listed content and media buying company after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed criminal complaints against the pair.
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.
Zipmex victims look forward to hearing
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/05/2025
» The victims of the Zipmex investment scandal are hopeful they will be able to recover their funds after the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) officially accepted the case on April 28, citing evidence of public fraud involving more than 1 billion baht in damages.