Thailand tightens digital ad rules with mandatory KYC to curb cross-border scams
SATURDAY, MAY 09, 2026
Thailand will require identity verification before online ads can be placed, in a major move to stop cross-border scammers from targeting Thai consumers.
Five banks get BOT okay to use facial recognition technology
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2020
The central bank issued guidelines on July 22 on using biometric technology, including facial recognition, for use in financial services, and five banks have put the KYC (know-your-client) procedure in place for the opening of accounts.