BANK OF THAILAND

Thailand Regulators Launch Education Programme for Finfluencers

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2025

The programme will train and certify finfluencers in responsible communication practices, aiming to curb misinformation.

Fintech / Regtech

BOT to Set Strict Standards to Curb Cyber Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

Banks and e-money firms will be liable for damages if they don’t adopt strict anti-fraud measures such as biometric verification.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Outlines Plans for Payments Infrastructure Connectivity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025

HKMA Deputy CEO Darryl Chan said Hong Kong’s instant payments link with Mainland China is on track for launch in the middle of this year.

Thailand Announces Measures to Support Firms Impacted by US Tariffs

By Editors | 23/04/2025

The support will include debt repayment extensions, liquidity assistance, and reduced interest rates for businesses affected by the tariffs.

Fintech / Regtech

Bank of Thailand Selects Winners of New Virtual Bank Licences

By Editors | 21/04/2025

BOT selected three consortia led by SCB X, Krungthai Bank, and Ascend Money Group. Final approval from the Finance Minister is expected by mid-2025.

AML / KYC

Thailand Unveils Measures to Combat Digital Asset Mule Accounts

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2025

Digital asset businesses will be obligated to exchange information, screen, and suspend transactions or accounts linked to technology-related crimes

Malaysia, Thailand Partner on Cyber Resilience Efforts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2025

BNM and BOT’s central banks will collaborate on cybersecurity preparedness and strengthen the cyber defences of both nations’ financial industries.

AML / KYC

SEC Thailand Expands Investor Product Verification Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2025

Users can independently verify whether individuals, entities, or investment products are licensed or approved by the SEC.

Fintech / Regtech

Asian Central Banks to Jointly Establish Multilateral Payments Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025

RBI, BNM, BSP, MAS and BOT aim to make the Nexus platform a scalable multilateral model for connecting instant payment systems globally.