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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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Thai Banks consider new fee structure to align with operating costs for physical and digital banking services

The Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA) is currently discussing a new fee structure that would...

Thai Department of Foreign Trade streamlines regulations to improve trade competitiveness

The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) in Thailand is streamlining and updating trade regulations...

SET Launches “Happy Money, Happy Young Old” Campaign to Help Thais Prepare for a Comfortable Retirement Before Thailand Becomes a Fully Aged Society

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has consistently assisted Thai people in carefully managing...

Bank of Thailand Expects 3.6% Economic Growth Driven by Tourism and Domestic Consumption

Thailand's economy is still projected to grow at 3.6% this year, driven by tourism...

Thai Ministry of Commerce Takes Urgent Action to Expand Exports to China by at least 1%

The Thai Ministry of Commerce has taken urgent measures to address the challenges faced...

Electric Vehicle Orders Surge at Bangkok International Motor Show

The 44th Bangkok International Motor Show, held from March 20 to April 2, saw...

Thailand Government Reports Financial Risks for 2022 Fiscal Year

Thailand’s government has released its report on the country's financial risks for the 2022...

KTB and AIS Will Invest Together in a Virtual Bank

Krungthai Bank and Advanced Info Service (AIS) have joined together to fund a virtual...

Amid Efforts to Suppress World Inflation, Thailand’s Exports Show Slight Decline

For the first time since February of last year, export growth in Thailand slowed...

The Kingdom of Thailand has become the first Asian country to introduce Google Pay and Wallet

PromptPay and other cashless solutions gained popularity in Thailand during the epidemic, when more...

BOT elucidates decision to demand identity verification for CDM users

There has been a lot of talk over the news that, beginning on November...

BOT elaborates on the reasoning behind its decision to mandate ID verification for CDM users

The announcement that, beginning of November 15th, users of cash deposit machines (CDMs) would...

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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...