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BOT Tightens Mobile Banking Transfer Limits to Contain Fraud

By Editors | 20/08/2025

Bank of Thailand has tightened mobile banking transfer limits, aiming to curb financial fraud and safeguard vulnerable users.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand Expand Local Currency Settlement Network

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

The central banks have appointed new ACCDs to support the LCTF, to boost trade and investment settlements in ringgit, rupiah and baht.

Enforcement

Thailand: New Cybercrime Law Prevented $160m in Losses in 3mos

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

Between 14 April and 20 July, authorities froze nearly 182,000 bank accounts and took down over 33,000 malicious websites.

Thailand Appoints State Banker Vitai Ratanakorn as New Central Bank Chief

By Editors | 23/07/2025

The appointment of a perceived rate-cut advocate follows public friction between the government and the incumbent over monetary policy direction.

Capital / Liquidity

Thailand Expands Debt Relief Programme to Cover More Borrowers

By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2025

Thailand has expanded its major debt relief programme, widening eligibility and adding new measures to aid vulnerable borrowers.

Fintech / Regtech

BOT Launches Digital Utility Data Service to Boost Financial Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

The new digital service uses payment history of utilities to support loan applications, aiming to boost financial access for those without formal income.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Awards Three Virtual Banks Licences

By Manesh Samtani | 20/06/2025

Thailand has awarded virtual bank licences to three consortia, including one led by SCB X in partnership with China’s WeBank and Korea’s KakaoBank.

AML / KYC

Scam Liability in Asia: A Spectrum of Policies, One Common Fight

By Anurag Mohapatra | 04/06/2025

Asia’s diverse anti-scam policies reflect local contexts, Anurag Mohapatra writes, highlighting the need for trust, coordination, and accountability.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai Finance Minister Pledges to Ease Investment Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

Thailand seeks to loosen investment restrictions imposed on insurers and funds, while also promoting a more facilitative environment for digital assets.