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Bank of Thailand plans mandatory BNPL licences under new rules
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2026
The Bank of Thailand plans a September hearing on mandatory BNPL licences, with new rules targeted for the fourth quarter and broader non-bank oversight.
Global bond rout deepens as Japan’s 10-year yield reaches 3%
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2026
Brent above US$91 a barrel is stoking inflation fears, while growing public and corporate borrowing and rate-rise expectations push bond yields higher worldwide.
Bank of Thailand Dismisses ‘Japanification’ Stagnation Comparisons
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026
Central bank admits economic data shows low growth, but argues root causes differ from Japan while citing global AI demand as a key recovery driver
Thailand's Net Zero Drive Leaves SMEs Struggling for Finance
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026
As Thailand eyes $219bn in climate investment, Banpu's CEO and independent researchers agree the next test is financing access for SMEs, not big pledges
Thailand waives foreign-business permits for seven service categories
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026
New rules remove Foreign Business Act approvals for selected telecoms, finance, related-company and petroleum services
Bitcoin surges past US$80,000 as investors hedge against dollar weakness
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Bitcoin hit a three-month high above US$81,000 as a weaker dollar, expanded US Treasury bond buybacks and regulatory hopes lifted demand.
US considers further sanctions on Iran-linked trade and finance
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Trump and Bessent have signalled tougher action as experts identify oil traders, currency exchangers, aviation and Chinese banks as possible targets.
Bank of Thailand Launches First Major Restructuring in 27 Years
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
Under Governor Vitai Ratanakorn, the Bank of Thailand launches three new divisions targeting non-banks, consumer protection, and digital payment systems
Thai Finance Ministry weighs excise cuts for domestic car production
FRIDAY, AUGUST 07, 2026
Firms investing in Thai production with domestic inputs would receive lower rates; importers of finished vehicles without local factory investment would face higher excise tax.
Thailand’s Aom Plus debut succeeds with 22,703 retail investors
THURSDAY, AUGUST 06, 2026
Bond Connect subscriptions totalled THB16.511654 billion, about eight times its offering, with up to THB117,000 allocated per investor before randomisation.