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Bitcoin surpasses 20,000 amid regulatory hopes

Bitcoin exceeded the 20,000 mark for the first time on Monday, 14 July 2025, as optimism over potential regulatory developments in the United States boosted investor sentiment. The surge follows anticipation that the US Congress will soon debate legislation to provide long-awaited clarity for the...

Virtual banks set to reshape Thai financial landscape

Thailand is set to welcome its first virtual banks by mid-2026, following the Bank of Thailand’s June 19 announcement of three approved applicants, marking a significant step in expanding digital financial access and modernising the country’s banking system. As part of efforts to promote inclusive...
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Finance Ministry Approves Three Virtual Bank Licenses

Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has approved three business consortia to establish the country’s first...

SCB Expands International Wealth Offerings, Targets 180 Billion Baht AUM by 2026

Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is expanding access to international wealth products for Thai investors,...

Thailand’s Virtual Bank Competition Heats Up with Five Major Bidders

Lede: The competition for Thailand's virtual banking licences has intensified, with five major business...

Thai State Banks Lower Lending Rates to Aid Borrowers

In response to the Thai Bankers Association's recent announcement regarding a reduction in the...

Credit Card Transactions Abroad in Baht to Incur 1% Fee Starting May 1st

Credit card holders from Visa and Mastercard will soon encounter a new fee structure...

Thai Banks Reaffirm Security Amidst App Scare

The Thai Bankers' Association has issued a reassuring statement regarding the security and stability...

Pheu Thai Party MP Clarifies Government’s Financial Initiatives

In a recent statement, a Member of Parliament (MP) hailing from the Pheu Thai...

Government Pushes Forward with 10,000 Baht Stipend Initiative via Digital Wallet

In a significant move aimed at streamlining public services and boosting economic circulation, the...

Pheu Thai Party Unveils Ambitious 10,000 Baht Digital Wallet Stipend Policy

In a significant development during the latest weekly meeting of the Pheu Thai Party,...

Thai Prime Minister Discusses 10,000 Baht Digital Stipend Distribution

In a recent discussion, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin shed light on...

Thai Government Advances Digital Currency Initiative

The Thai government, led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, is diligently moving forward with...

Bank of Thailand Approves Three Virtual Bank Licenses to Foster Financial Inclusivity

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has taken a significant step towards advancing financial inclusivity...

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Cambodian beauty queen stripped of Miss Grand title

Bangkok, Thailand – August 4, 2025 — The Miss Grand International organization has revoked...

Ubon hospital resumes Cambodian patient care after brief pause

Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand – July 31, 2025 — A major hospital in northeastern Thailand...

Purple Line Tunnel Work Begins Ahead of River Crossing

Thailand’s Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is set to commence tunnel boring operations on...

Nine Dead in Suphan Buri Firecracker Factory Explosion

At least nine people lost their lives on July 30, 2025, following an explosion...