Thailand Banking & Finance News
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Bank of Thailand caps fees for specialized banks
The Bank of Thailand has issued a regulation setting standard fee rates for basic financial services at specialized financial institutions, including deposit accounts, electronic cards, payment transactions, and SME loans. The new rules aim to align fees with actual costs and ensure transparency.
Bank of Thailand tightens account rules to curb grey money
The Bank of Thailand is introducing customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) for deposit accounts to fight mule accounts and grey money. Tighter controls have already cut large cash withdrawals by 50% and gold-trade withdrawals by 70%. New regulations detailing the rules are expected in the Royal Gazette next week.
Thailand Regulates White-label Smart Machines as Payment Services
Thailand's Ministry of Finance has issued a regulation bringing 'White-label Smart Machine' services under formal payment system supervision. The rule, effective from September 17, 2026, adds definitions and oversight for machines that handle deposits and withdrawals but are not branded by a specific bank.
Tighter 'bottleneck' regime on money transfers in force
The Bank of Thailand has ordered financial institutions to implement stricter monitoring of money transfers, targeting scams, gambling, and illicit cash. The new regime tracks transactions through bank transfers, withdrawals, and other channels across 11 bodies.
Baht and gold surge amid US debt worries
The Thai baht hit a three-month high of 23.85 per dollar on Monday, and gold rose to 4,546 baht per baht-weight. Analysts expect further appreciation due to US fiscal concerns and a weaker dollar, with Kasikorn Research forecasting the baht could reach 23.03 per dollar.