Thailand’s virtual banking era promises wider access to credit, but regulators warn borrowers must understand repayment obligations as online lending expands.
Thailand edges closer to leaving US Treasury monitoring list
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Thailand meets only one US Treasury monitoring criterion after its current-account surplus fell below the threshold, improving its prospects of leaving the list.
Capital misallocation keeps Thailand below growth potential
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn says capital misallocation is holding back growth and urges data-led lending to widen SME access to finance.
BOT forecasts 2.3% growth but warns investment, debt and inequality threaten Thailand’s economy
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Thailand’s economy is expected to grow 2.3%, but the BOT warns weak investment, ageing, rising bad debts, unequal growth and concentrated exports are eroding its long-term potential
Thai businesses urged to build resilience as global order shifts
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn urges Thai businesses to build resilience as geopolitical and geoeconomic risks turn uncertainty into the new normal.
Foreign platform flood drains Thai cash as SMEs face 40% fee squeeze
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
Foreign delivery, e-commerce and streaming platforms are raising concerns over capital outflows, tax gaps and pressure on Thai SMEs, with no state measures in sight