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Baht hits 31.15 per US$, strongest in over four years

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025

Analysts say record-high gold prices and gold-trading flows have driven the baht’s sharp December rise, while the Bank of Thailand (BOT) has begun tightening reporting and oversight of gold transactions to curb exchange-rate volatility.

Thai banks cut interest rates following MPC decision

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025

In line with the Bank of Thailand's decision to lower the policy rate by 0.25%, both state-owned and commercial banks announce interest rate cuts on loans and deposits.

Thai Central Bank Targets ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Sector Over Growing Systemic Risk

December 19, 2025

The Bank of Thailand moves to close regulatory loopholes as the surge in ‘invisible’ BNPL debt threatens to undermine national financial stability

Bank of Thailand tightens controls on gold traders to curb strong baht

December 19, 2025

Bank of Thailand steps up scrutiny on gold traders to manage baht strength, warning large FX flows from gold trading could destabilise the currency.

MPC cuts interest rate to 1.25%, tightens control over baht as Thai economy struggles

December 18, 2025

The Bank of Thailand cuts interest rates to 1.25% to stimulate growth amid a sluggish economy and rising risks. The move aims to ease the burden on vulnerable sectors.

Thai Shares Rise as Parliament Dissolution Triggers Election Mode

December 12, 2025

SET Index gains 0.37% in morning trade as political uncertainty prompts analysts to predict short-term volatility and recommend dividend stocks

Sarath Ratanavadi Tops Thai Rich List for Seventh Consecutive Year

December 11, 2025

GULF Energy CEO holds firm as Thailand's Stock Market Champion despite wealth drop; rival tycoons also see net worth shrink

Thai Regulators Launch Unified Crackdown on Scammers and Transnational Dirty Money

December 05, 2025

BOT, SEC, and SET align to combat 'grey capital,' tighten gold transaction controls, and prepare forex rules to manage baht strength amid surge in cybercrime

BOT extends 8% minimum credit card payment relief until the end of 2026

December 05, 2025

Bank of Thailand (BOT) has extended the 8% minimum credit card payment measure until December 31, 2026, to help vulnerable debtors, allowing those struggling to pay to restructure their debt into a long-term loan.

SET Mandates ESG: The New 'Path to Survival' for Thai Businesses

December 04, 2025

The Stock Exchange of Thailand adopts FTSE Russell standards and pushes for clean supply chains, warning that non-compliant assets risk being ‘forgotten’ by global capital

Thailand ready to host IMF-WBG Annual Meetings next year