Bank of Thailand

Bank of Thailand (BOT) is the central bank of Thailand,

Thailand, Philippine central banks discuss AI, digital payments in bilateral meeting

They discussed the use of AI to support the central bank’s work, amongst others.

Thailand, Philippine central banks discuss AI, digital payments in bilateral meeting

They discussed the use of AI to support the central bank’s work, amongst others.

Thailand received 5 applications for virtual bank licenses

It expects to announce the list of successful applicants by mid-2025.

Thailand’s loan growth slows to 0.3% in Q2 as SME loans contract

The central bank said there is a need to continue to monitor SMEs’ debt serviceability.

Thailand postpones card repayment rate hike amidst borrower struggles: report

The central bank will continue to promote consolidation of home and retail debt.

Thailand and Japan renew bilateral swap agreement.

The size of the BSA remains at $3b or its equivalent in yen.

Thailand’s central bank appoints new assistant governors

The four individuals promoted were previously senior directors for different teams.

China, Thailand ink MOU to enhance local currency use

They will also promote cross-border payment and settlement.

Thailand lays out measures to ease household debt crisis

Over 10 million Thai debtors are said to be facing repayment problems.

Hong Kong, Thailand launch cross-border QR payment service

HSBC and Bangkok Bank serve as settlement banks.

Thai banks’ profits improve in Q3, but bad loans also rose

Authorities to monitor debt serviceability of SMEs and households.

Thailand to host 2026 IMF-World Bank annual meetings

More than 12,000 attendees are expected to attend the meetings.

Thai banks see improved profits, lower bad loans in Q2

It also laid out plans aiming to reduce household debt.

Bank of Thailand issues consultation paper on virtual bank licensing

BOT is inviting comments and suggestions on the proposed framework by 12 February.

Thailand banks’ loans up 5.3% in Q3

Corporate loans rose from a year ago and consumer loans also grew.

Thailand bank loans up 6.9% in Q1

Corporate loans continue to grow whilst consumer loans slowed amidst the Omicron outbreak.