Bank of Thailand
Bank of Thailand (BOT) is the central bank of Thailand,
Thailand seen tightening BNPL oversight with age and credit caps
Thailand seen tightening BNPL oversight with age and credit caps
The central bank will use data analytics and AI to monitor the sector’s practices.
Thailand launches framework against illicit activities in the financial sector
The BOT will promote data sharing amongst organisations.
Singapore and Thailand ink pact on cybersecurity and digital fraud
Their central banks will exchange regulatory and incident updates.
Thai Q3 loans contract on softer SME and consumer demand
Thai banks saw lower net interest income on less lending and interest rate reductions.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand name new banks for local currency transaction framework
The banks will facilitate cross-border settlement of trade and investment.
Thailand’s central bank names new deputy governor
Suwannee Jatsadasak is now deputy governor, corporate development.
Thailand names three successful virtual bank applicants
They will need to begin business operations by June 2026.
Thai banks’ loans contract 1.3% in Q1 on debt repayments and bad loans
But banks’ profitability improved compared to Q4 2024, the central bank said.
Malaysia and Thailand to strengthen joint efforts in cybersecurity
They aim to enable more effective information sharing and capacity building.
Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia harmonise local currency transaction framework
Portfolio investments are now part of the eligible cross-border transactions.
Thai banks’ lending dip 0.4% in Q4 2024
Central bank says there is need to monitor SMEs and households’ ability to repay debt
Thai banks have room to improve costs, loans in 2025: UOBKH
But loans extended to SMEs will continue to remain sluggish in quality.
Thailand tightens anti-money laundering measures after UN report
An OHCHR report alleged that Thai FIs provided services for arms procurement.
Thailand’s banking system loans contract 2% in Q3
Loans to petrochemical, electronic, and automotive sectors fell.
Thailand, Philippine central banks discuss AI, digital payments in bilateral meeting
They discussed the use of AI to support the central bank’s work, amongst others.
Thailand received 5 applications for virtual bank licenses
It expects to announce the list of successful applicants by mid-2025.
Thailand’s loan growth slows to 0.3% in Q2 as SME loans contract
The central bank said there is a need to continue to monitor SMEs’ debt serviceability.
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