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Thailand moves closer to currency watchlist removal

The Bank of Thailand is upbeat that the nation could be removed from the US Treasury's Monitoring List in the next review following improvement in the latest report.

Bangkok Post · Jul 31

Minors’ digital money transfers capped to fight fraud

The Bank of Thailand is introducing daily limits on digital money transfers by young account holders after finding a sharp rise in the use of minors’ bank and e-money accounts as “mule accounts” by fraudsters.

Bangkok Post · Jul 31

Central bank insists the baht is stable

The Bank of Thailand says it is confident about the baht's stability despite recent depreciation against the US dollar amid heightened external uncertainties.

Bangkok Post · Jun 12

Slowing exports pressure growth

A higher risk of slowing exports amid a global economic slowdown will pressure Thai economic growth this year, despite positive growth of the tourism sector, says an executive of the Bank of Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Jan 31, 2023

Phone users warned over malicious apps

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has urged iPhone Operating System (iOS) and Android phone users to look out for some 200 malicious applications and delete them from their devices if found.

Bangkok Post · Jan 21, 2023

Central bank will stop allowing 100% mortgages

The Bank of Thailand will not extend the easing of loan-to-value (LTV) measures for mortgage loans as the economy is showing clearer signs of recovery.

Bangkok Post · Oct 31, 2022

As exports rise, Bank of Thailand ends Covid support measures

Thailand recorded a current account surplus of $0.6 billion in September after a deficit of $3.5 billion the previous month, the central bank said on Monday as it announced the end of pandemic-era financial support measures.

Bangkok Post · Oct 31, 2022

BoT: No unusual movements seen

The Bank of Thailand says it is not seeing unusual movements in capital flows and is closely monitoring the baht, which has slid to its weakest level against the dollar in more than 16 years.

Bangkok Post · Oct 22, 2022

Central bank upbeat on prospects despite export dip

Exports dropped in July, mainly attributed to lower demand from trading partners in line with a riskier global economy, though Thailand's economy continues to see signs of recovery, says a Bank of Thailand executive.

Bangkok Post · Aug 31, 2022

Tourist surge to propel economy in 2nd half

The Thai economy will continue to recover in the second half of this year, supported by all the indicators including private consumption and foreign tourist arrivals, says a Bank of Thailand executive.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27, 2022