Thailand Financial Services

Bank of Thailand :Banking Sector Quarterly Brief (Q3 2023)

The Thai banking system remains resilient with robust levels of capital, loan loss provisions, and liquidity.

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KBank opens Beijing branch – expands services for customers in Thailand, ASEAN and China

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Fitch Affirms Thailand at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

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SCB partners with DeeMoney to facilitate secure cross-border money transfers, expanding access to the Myanmar market

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Grab and Krungthai Collaborate to ExpandGrabPay Wallet Top-Up Service

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UNDP and SEC are launching SDG Guidebook for Listed Companies and SDG Impact Standards to support Thai Businesses integrate the SDGs into their business strategies and operations

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Thailand's Kasikornbank Buys Majority Stake on Satang Crypto Exchange

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SCB Julius Baer celebrates the success of its inaugural Next-Gen program 'The 45 Academia'

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SEC releases Thai version of TCFD recommendations for local businesses

The Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC) has presented to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Secretariat with the translated Thai version of the TCFD Recommendations to enhance the understanding of climate-related financial disclosures among business sectors in the capital market.

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Memorandum of Understanding for Thailand as the host of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank

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SEC and Investment Banking Club discuss guidelines for increasing efficiency in fundraising supervision and enhancing professional quality

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Investment Banking Club have exchanged views on the enhancement of fundraising supervision and the roles of financial advisors in screening companies applying for public offering and listing on the stock exchange.

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MAKE by KBank celebrates more than 2 million users in two years

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SEC and TDO exchange views on developing digital asset market for the Thai economy

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SEC amends equity allocation regulations to enhance clarity, widespread distribution and compliance

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued an amendment to the regulations on equity allocation to enhance clarity based on the principle of widespread distribution to general subscribers without specific allocation to any particular person, and to prevent evasion of compliance. The amendment has become effective since 1 October 2023.

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SCB 10X invests in AI21 Labs, a pioneer in the generative AI, in Series C Funding Round

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Meeting to discuss debt suspension measures for farmers and SMEs

Mr. Julapun Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance presider over the meeting to discuss debt suspen

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SCB Julius Baer Enhances Understanding of Passion Investments with Exclusive Workshop for "The 45 Academia" participants

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NEC Unveils 3 Digital Finance Solutions to Respond to FinTech Challenges in Thailand

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SEC public hearing on proposed regulations on disclosure and submission of PVD Factsheet and data reporting

The Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC) is seeking public comments on proposed principles and draft regulations on the disclosure and submission of provident fund (PVD)’s factsheet and pooled fund data reporting.

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Permission to Issue Baht-denominated Bonds or Debentures by Foreign Entity in Thailand

From 1st September 2023 – 31st May 2024

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Press Release on the Economic and Monetary Conditions for July of 2023

In July 2023, the Thai economy continued to recover.

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KBank welcomes a media delegation from Vietnam

Building upon its success and experience in Thailand of more than 78 years, KBank is determined to expand its business in Vietnam.

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CRC teams up with Ant Group for Alipay+ option

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Regulations Constrain Revenue Upside at Thailand's Consumer-Finance Firms

The economic stress that accompanied the pandemic is easing and we forecast real GDP growth to average 3.7% in 2023

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SCBX secures 4 prestigious awards

From the 13th Asian Excellence Awards 2023, reinforcing its position as a leading international financial technology group

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Monetary Policy Committee's Decision 4/2023

The Committee voted unanimously to raise the policy rate by 0.25 percentage point from 2.00 to 2.25 percent, effective immediately.

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Press Release on the Economic and Monetary Conditions for June and the Second Quarter of 2023

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Leaders in responsible investment call for more action on climate finance

The webinar ‘Responsible Investment in Practice: Undertaking Stewardship with a Focus on Climate Change’ held on 17th July 2023

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KASIKORNBANK announced the first half of 2023 net profit of Baht 21,735 Million

Operating performance for the second quarter of 2023 compared with the first quarter of 2023.

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Bangkok Bank reports a net profit of Baht 21,423 million for the first half of 2023

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Siam Commercial Bank reigns supreme as Bank of the Year 2023

This accomplishment reflects SCB's unwavering commitment to continuously strive to become “A Better Bank.”

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Ministry of Finance by EXIM Thailand Joins Forces with BoT, FTI, TNSC and TBS to Organize TOP X Course Class 2 Cultivating New Generation of Leaders to Propel Thai Exports Forward

The program includes workshops for business matching and facilitates practical export activities.

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Bangkok Bank joins Money Expo Hatyai 2023, inviting people in the South to build their sustainable wealth in green finance and enjoy special deals

The booth is designed under the concept of “Inspiring Your Future” to emphasize its role as a trusted partner who provides inspiration and helps with financial planning for a sustainable future through various financial products that serve all lifestyles.

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KX upgrades Bigfin with the latest integration to Binance

Bigfin – a digital asset investment tracking and analysis platform

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Press Release on the Economic and Monetary Conditions for May 2023

Details of the economic conditions are as follows:

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Publication of Thailand Taxonomy Phase I (comprehensive version)

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as co-leads of the Thailand Taxonomy Board released the draft Thailand Taxonomy Phase I for public consultation during 26 December 2022 until 26 January 2023.

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Thai Economy to Accelerate in 2023 as Demand from Major Economies Picks Up, Tourists Return

Addressing Flood, Drought Risk Key to Sustaining Robust Growth

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Government’s Fiscal Balance Report: The First 8 Monthsof Fiscal Year 2023

(October 2022 - May2023)

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KVision Signs Agreement to Support Private Equity Investments and Technology Companies in China

This marked the first and the only Thai bank to receive such license and quota approval.

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The Bank of Thailand publishes the Revised Consultation Paper on Virtual Bank Licensing Framework

The BOT has therefore revised the Consultation Paper on Virtual Bank Licensing Framework, taking into account the feedback received from the first public consultation.

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S.Korea's KakaoBank to launch internet bank in Thailand

A tie-up with the Thai financial holding company SCBX will jointly pursue a related license in the Southeast Asian nation

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SEC public hearing on proposed subordinate regulations under the Emergency Decree on Special Purpose Juridic Persons for Securitization B.E. 2540 (1997)

The Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on proposed subordinate regulations under the Emergency Decree on Special Purpose Juridic Persons for Securitization B.E. 2540 (1997) (SPV Act)* to provide private sectors with clear guidelines for conducting business and complying with the law.

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Monetary Policy Committee's Decision 3/2023

Mr. Piti Disyatat, Secretary of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), announced the outcome of the meeting as follows.

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Press Release on the Economic and Monetary Conditions for April 2023

On the economic stability front, headline inflation declined partly due to the high base last year in fresh food and core inflation.

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Thailand And Singapore Jointly Launch Depositary Receipts

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KASIKORNBANK congratulated the Honorary Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce

“The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star" is the highest decoration that the Japanese government can bestow upon private individuals.

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Banking Sector Quarterly Brief (Q1 2023)

The Thai banking system remains resilient with robust levels of capital, loan loss provision, and liquidity to serve as a key mechanism to support the economic recovery going forward.

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EXIM Thailand Joins Forces with Amazon and Ministry of Commerce to Support Caravan of Thai Goods Penetrating E-commerce Market

Dr. Rak Vorrakitpokatorn, President of Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand), said that g

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Japan-Thailand Startup Summit AGRITECH BRIDGE 2023

Japan and Thailand to cooperate in food technology and agricultural technology

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Thai c.bank to relax rules on use of yuan for trade

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EXIM Thailand Announces Q1/2023 Operating Results with Advancing Role in Sustainable Development and Socially and Environmentally Responsible Banking

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KBank warns the public of financial crimes

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SET adjusts listing criteria on private placement, effective from July 1

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EXIM Thailand Unveils Green Credit to Urge Thai Entrepreneurs including SMEs to Build Green Businesses for Higher CompetitiveEdge and Sustainable Export Growth

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KASIKORNBANK announces the first quarter of 2023 net profit of Baht 10,741 Million

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April 2023 Open Letter: Statement pertaining to average headline inflation over the previous 12 months residing above the upper bound of monetary policy target

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Edited Minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee Meeting (No. 2/2023)

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‘SDGs Resource Center’ to be one-stop knowledge hub for learning tools on the SDGs

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EXIM Thailand Appoints Director of Corporate Strategy Department

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Press Release on the Economic and Monetary Conditions for February 2023

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Monetary Policy Committee’s Decision 2/2023

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Renewal of Bilateral Local Currency Swap Arrangement between Bank of Thailand and Bank of Japan

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Thailand unscathed by Western banking turmoil

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Thailand Ranks 10th in Asia Power Index

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Joint press conference

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SEC public hearing on proposed regulations to allow SMEs and startups to offer sustainability-themed bonds via crowdfunding and private placement

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SET Market Report For February 2023

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Bank of Thailand, Thai Bankers Association and Government Financial Institutions Association

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Thai headline inflation decreased

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EXIM Thailand Wins Best Green Bond Award : Financial Institution Category from The Asset Triple A Awards 2022 Global Recognition

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The SEC Thailand hosts the 48th IOSCO Annual Meeting

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TSD expands e-Service to cater to next-gen investors' demand

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Bank of Thailand:Banking Sector Quarterly Brief

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EXIM Thailand Celebrates the 29th Anniversary

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Law Thailand SEC Launches E-license Service App

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Monetary tightening faces challenges - Bank of Thailand

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SEC amends rules on quota allocation for foreign exchange transactions of digital asset fund managers

The amendment becomes effective on 1 February 2023.

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Thailand Embraces Digital Banking with Customer Protection in Mind

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Thailand Securities Depository Expands e-Service To Cater To Next-Gen Investors' Demand

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SEC revising listing rules for ready-to-use utility tokens

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The Bank of Thailand issues the Consultation Paper on Virtual Bank Licensing Framework

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The UK and the SEC Thailand sign new MoU on financial services

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Monetary Policy Report-Bank of Thailand

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TFEX adjusts trading regulations to facilitate a new trading system

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SEC public hearing on a proposed revision to the principles for considering share offering below market price for ESOP of repurchased shares

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Monetary Policy Target

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Report on the results of the Exercise of convertible debentures (F53-5)

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Thailand’s securities regulator ramps up investor protection with tighter digital asset regulation

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Thai rate hikes to be gradual and measured - central bank minutes

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Thailand to re-impose securities transaction tax after 30 years

Thailand will tax stock transactions again next year after 30 years of waiver.

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SEC Thailand, CFA Institute and CFA Society Thailand co-organize a webinar on guidelines for integrating ESG factors into securities analysis

The Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC Thailand) co-organized a webinar with the CFA Institute and the CFA Society Thailand on “Guidelines for ESG Integration in Equity Analysis and Presentation in Analyst Research Reports” for securities analysts and fund managers on 24 November 2022.

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Performance of the Thai Banking System in the Third Quarter of 2022

Thai banking system remained resilient with high levels of capital fund, loan loss provision and liquidity.

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SET welcomes plastic and silicone manufacturer "POLY" on November 16

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SEC issues regulations on notification of VC and PE Trust to promote startup funding

SEC has issued Regulations on the Notification of Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity Trust (PE Trust).

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The Economic and Monetary Conditions for September and the Third Quarter of 2022

In September 2022, the Thai economic recovery remained on track. Service sectors improved from the previous month thanks to increases in foreign tourist figures. The value of merchandise exports also picked up after a notable reduction in the previous month. For domestic spending, the private consumption indicator remained generally stable, while the private investment indicator slightly declined in line with the lower manufacturing production. Meanwhile, public spending contracted due to lower spending of the central government from both the current and capital expenditures.

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mai welcomes Information and Communication Technology solution provider "ITNS"

Market for Alternative Investment (mai) will list International Network System pcl.

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SET market report for September 2022

The US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting outcome reflected that the Federal Reserve (Fed) needs to keep inflation within the target within the next two years, which triggered its counterparts to accelerate policy rate hikes.

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SEC Thailand to highlight “investor resilience” messages during the IOSCO World Investor Week 2022 campaign

Bangkok, 30 September 2022 – The Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC) is going to organize educational activities emphasizing the importance of “investor resilience” during the IOSCO World Investor Week 2022 campaign (WIW 2022), 2-8 October 2022. Throughout the week, financial and investment knowledge to cope with the changing financial context, including the challenges of money management amidst inflationary pressures, will be highlighted through various online activities under such theme.

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Monetary Policy Committee’s Decision 5/2022

The Committee votes unanimously to raise the policy rate by 0.25 percentage point from 0.75 to 1.00 percent, effective immediately.

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A place is taking off in the background SET SET welcomes first airport REIT “BAREIT”

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will list Bangkok Airport Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust, the first of its kind, on September 14, under the ticker symbol “BAREIT”.

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SEC public hearing on proposed principles and draft regulations on extension of submission period for PE Trust’s Investment Report

The Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC) is seeking public comments on proposed principles and draft regulations on extension of the submission period for Private Equity Trust’s Investment Report (PE Trust-1) to enhance reporting flexibility for PE Trusts.

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Bank of Thailand to hike rates gradually to contain inflation

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will raise interest rates gradually.

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Thai SEC Creates New Crypto Advertising Rules

Thailand's SEC has introduced a set of six rules for cryptocurrency companies who advertise services. Broadly, those rules will ensure that clear warnings are provided and will otherwise limit advertising options. The rules took effect on September 1, and all advertisements must be revised within 30 days of the effective date.

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Press Release on the Economic and Monetary Conditions for July 2022

In July 2022, the Thai economy continued to recover but at a slower pace.

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Thai listed firms report robust growth in H1 earnings on easing COVID-19 curbs

SET-listed companies' total sales rose a whopping 40.10 percent from the same period last year to THB 8.60 trillion (approx. USD239.62 billion) in the first six months of 2022 mainly due to the ease of COVID-19 measures.

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Directional Paper on Transitioning towards Environmental Sustainability Under the New Thai Financial Landscape

In February 2022, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) issued the Financial Landscape Consultation Paper on Repositioning Thailand’s Financial Sector for a Sustainable Digital Economy. The Consultation Paper sets the overall direction in developing the financial sector, with the aim to strike a balance between promoting innovation and managing risks in order to support the transition towards a digital and environmentally-friendly economy.

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Thai SEC Warns Thailand Investors of DeFi Transactions Touting Them as Risky

Thailand Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning in the state regarding the risks associated with DeFi transactions. The SEC says it is highly-likely that DeFi’s ecosystem, especially debit-taking and lending firms, doesn’t include necessary parameters in their mechanisms for ensuring the prevention of overleveraged collateral and rug-pull.

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Thai central bank to issue guidelines for green financing in Q3

Thailand's central bank said on Tuesday it plans to issue guidelines for banks to take account of environmental factors in the financial products and services they offer.

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SEC public hearing on proposed principles and draft regulations on notification of VC and PE Trust to promote startup funding

The Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC) is seeking public comments on the proposed principles and draft regulations on the notification of venture capital (VC) and private equity trust (PE Trust) in accordance with the Royal Decree issued under the Revenue Code regarding Exemption from Revenue Tax (No. 750) B.E. 2565 (2022) (the Royal Decree No. 750) to support financing of Thai startups.

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SET supports table tennis advancement, paving the way to international level

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has provided financial support to the Table Tennis Association of Thailand (TTAT) for the ninth consecutive year.

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SET joins forces with Bloomberg to set up "SET Fin Lab"

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) together with Bloomberg, the world's leading financial data provider, has established "SET Fin Lab" at SET's Maruay Library.

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Thai central bank governor says there’s no need to‘undertake heroically large rate hikes’

Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said there’s no need for the central bank to “undertake heroically large rate hikes” as the country’s economy is only expected to return to pre-pandemic levels at the end of the year.

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BOT, SEC, OIC and PDPC form joint cooperation to ensure personal data protection in the financial sector

Understanding on Personal Data Protection in the Financial Sector (MOU)

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SEC teams up with the World Bank Group to study securities business landscape under the changing environments to lay out sustainable business development policy

Landscape of Thai securities businesses after Covid-19 and under digital disruption

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SET appoints senior executives, effective from July 1, 2022

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has appointed Rongrak Phanapavudhikul as Senior Executive Vice President (SEVP).

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SEC Strategic Plan 2022-2024 aims to revive Thailand toward strength and sustainable growth

Strengthening trust and confidence in the Thai capital market

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SET partners with maiA on reforestation as part of Care the Wild: "Plant & Protect" project

Care the Wild: "Plant & Protect" project.

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Performance of the Thai Banking System in the First Quarter of 2022

Thai banking system remained resilient with high levels of capital fund, loan loss provision and liquidity

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Relaxation of Foreign Exchange Regulations under the New Foreign Exchange Ecosystem Development Plan

Support of capital movement and flexibility in conducting foreign exchange transactions and risk management.

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PromptPay-PayNow Awarded “Initiative of the Year” for 2022

The world’s first real-time cross-border transfer service

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Performance of the Thai Banking System in 2021

Thai banking system remained resilient with high levels of capital fund, loan loss provision and liquidity

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Joint Press Release: BOT, SEC, and MOF to jointly set guidelines on the usage of digital assets as a means of payment for goods and services

Digital asset business operators have expanded their business to cover services related to the use of digital assets as a means of payment for goods and services.

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