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Digital growth to support static prospects in 2026
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 05/01/2026
» Thailand's challenging economic outlook in 2026 is partly offset by continued growth in the digital economy and a much-needed digital transformation of large and mid-sized companies, according to Sigve Brekke, group chief executive of True Corporation.
Dumping cash for cards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/12/2025
» International travel has been transformed more in the past decade than in the previous 50 years. Flights are booked instantly, hotels auto-recommend themselves, and in many major cities, cash has vanished almost entirely.
Thailand at the forefront of social commerce trend
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/11/2025
» Thailand continues to be a global leader in social commerce, with platforms such as TikTok, Facebook and Instagram heavily utilised for live-selling, product discovery, and driving e-commerce transactions.
2C2P to sink B1.5bn into region's fintech ecosystem
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 03/11/2025
» 2C2P (Thailand) Co Ltd, a leading Southeast Asian payment platform and subsidiary of Antom under Ant International, plans to invest more than 1.5 billion baht over three years to position Thailand as a regional fintech hub.
New ATM licences to expand availability
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/10/2025
» The Bank of Thailand plans to introduce new business licences for white-label automated teller machines (ATMs) next year.
How tourist spending is going digital
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/08/2025
» Starting in the fourth quarter this year, foreign investors arriving in Thailand can convert digital assets such as cryptocurrencies into baht to cover their travel expenses and spending in the country.
Crypto sandbox targets tourists
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/08/2025
» The TouristDigiPay sandbox, an 18-month initiative that allows foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht for domestic spending, is strengthening Thailand's digital economy and positioning the country as a regional leader, according to cryptocurrency exchange operators.
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.
Visa card spending per visitor rises in Thailand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/05/2025
» Visa Thailand has observed slower growth in Visa card payments made by inbound tourists, in line with stagnant foreign tourist arrivals.
Central Group revamps Magic Gift Card
Business, Published on 20/05/2025
» Central Group has revamped its all-in-one Magic Gift Card for shopping and dining at restaurant brands under Central Restaurants Group (CRG) to fulfil all consumer demands.