Bank of Thailand Launches Crackdown on High-Value Cash Transactions
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2026
The Bank of Thailand has implemented new rules requiring customers to justify cash withdrawals of 5 million baht ($115,000) or more to help tackle financial crime
Thai Airways is delaying non-essential spending, reviewing contingency measures and raising fares as the Middle East conflict drives up fuel costs and weakens bookings.
BOT tightens cash rules, ID checks for all and Bt5m+ flagged high risk
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
Thailand’s central bank will require banks to verify identities for all cash transactions and apply enhanced checks to high-risk deals of 5 million baht or more from April 1
Sweden urges citizens to keep cash for crisis preparedness
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026
Sweden’s central bank urges households to keep cash reserves for emergencies such as cyberattacks or military crises, highlighting risks in a cashless economy
Cash ban at leading school exam triggers online controversy
SATURDAY, MARCH 07, 2026
A leading school’s Mathayom 4 entrance exam sparked social media controversy after images showed students leaving cash and personal items outside the exam hall.
Chinese boss hands out US$26 million in bonuses, staff can take home as much cash as they count
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
Henan Kuangshan Crane Co. goes viral for distributing US$26 million in year-end bonuses, with employees given the chance to take home as much cash as they can count. Company head cites financial struggles of staff.