Finance
Thailand finance guide—economy updates, banking, taxes, and smart money management. Stay informed on financial trends, investment insights, and practical tips for navigating Thailand’s financial landscape.
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Thailand threatens refinery price controls as fuel margins spike before Songkran
Thailand plans strict price controls on oil refineries as refining margins surge. Read how the government aims to lower fuel costs before Songkran. Thailand’s Energy Minister Akanat Promphan is preparing to regulate domestic oil refineries. He threatened to invoke price control laws to combat abnormally high fuel prices. The Thai Cabinet recently acknowledged a report on fuel cost structures and…
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cTrader Store Affiliate Programme: Two revenue streams within one extended IB model
With the cTrader Store Affiliate Programme, Spotware introduces a new approach to affiliate marketing. Partners can now benefit from two revenue streams instead of one and expand conversion opportunities beyond broker signups, while keeping traffic aligned with their existing setup. In this model, the cTrader Store complements the IB structure – it doesn’t replace it. Two revenue streams instead of…
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2025 WikiFX Golden Insight Award: Forex industry award highlights transparency push amid evolving global markets
The winners of the 2025 Golden Insight Award have been announced, recognising individuals across the global forex industry for their contributions to transparency, compliance, and investor protection. The award comes at a time when retail participation in foreign exchange trading continues to expand across regions, including Southeast Asia, where demand for accessible trading platforms and reliable broker information has been…
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Four ways direct billing in Thailand saves you money
Most expats shopping for health insurance focus on the wrong number. Coverage limits matter, but the more consequential question is how the bill actually gets paid, and who carries the financial risk while that happens. In Thailand, a private hospital can demand a deposit of up to 200,000 baht before treatment begins. Without direct billing, you pay the full bill…
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The energy map in 2026: OPEC+ and the custodial crude paradox
Oil markets are no longer defined by simple shifts in supply and demand. While physical balances still matter, price formation is increasingly shaped by who controls access to barrels, under what conditions, and for how long. What once moved gradually on inventories and consumption trends now reacts abruptly to geopolitical permissions, sovereign decisions, and headline risk. This shift has been…
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Strength for the dollar in February; focus on monetary policy this month
The dollar generally recovered in February, and gold also bounced after late January’s dramatic retracement against the backdrop of somewhat greater uncertainty about the likely policies of the Federal Reserve (‘the Fed’) later this year and overall mixed data from the USA. Meanwhile, the yen received a significant short-term boost from the clear results of the Japanese general election; the…
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Bangkok Bank’s new minimum balance rule faces criticism online
Bangkok Bank’s e-Savings customers are facing new limits on withdrawals and transfers from April 9, after the bank introduced a 2,000 baht minimum balance rule that has already prompted online criticism. The bank said the change applies to its e-Savings account, an online-only savings account without a passbook. Under the new conditions, customers will be blocked from withdrawing, transferring, or…
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How UOB is aiming to close Thailand’s education gap with three connected programmes
Seventeen students sharing a single computer. This is not a scenario from decades past, but the current reality in many Thai schools today. While technology creates unprecedented learning opportunities, access remains deeply unequal across Thailand’s education system, and this digital divide is just one piece of a larger challenge facing the country’s youth. Dhornratana Olanhankij, Country Head of Brand, Media…
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Arriving in Thailand with too much cash? Here’s what to do
You step off the plane at Suvarnabhumi Airport with an oddly specific stack of US$25,000 tucked into your carry-on, maybe it’s relocation savings, a property deposit, or business capital. At the gate, the question hits you as you approach baggage claim: Do you need to declare this? The short answer: yes. But the exact threshold that triggers a mandatory declaration…
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How to use Binance in Southeast Asia
The use of cryptocurrency in Southeast Asia is on the rise, and Binance remains one of the most popular exchanges for trading and investing. You can be in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, or Singapore, but you need to know how to open your account, fund it, and trade safely. This guide will take you through the most important steps, issues, and…
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BoT flags suspicious cash withdrawals, tightens online gold trading rules
Thailand’s central bank, Bank of Thailand (BoT), is cracking down on suspicious financial activity after unusual cash withdrawals totalling 250 million baht were flagged across commercial banks. BoT Governor, Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, revealed on January 28 that commercial banks have been ordered to urgently investigate irregular cash withdrawal patterns. In one case, a customer withdrew 250 million baht in a single…
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How to combine stocks and crypto in 2026 investment strategies
Stocks have long been the go-to for building wealth, steady, reliable, and trusted by generations. But traditions aren’t the key theme of 2026. The rise of cryptocurrencies has snatched the attention of everyone from tech enthusiasts to institutions worldwide, and sometimes, it even outpaces stocks. Between 2022 and 2024, both markets were rocked by volatility, regulatory crackdowns, and fierce debate.…
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Investment trends 2026: Where should your money go? A deep dive into 3 can’t-miss themes
In the blink of an eye, we are about to wave goodbye to 2025. It has been a year of major economic recalibration, but as we step into 2026, the financial world’s pulse is changing rhythm again. The million-dollar question, having retail investors and portfolio managers scratching their heads, is: “So, where should the money go next year?” To help…
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Japanese expat shares Why you must carry a stack of 20-Baht notes in Thailand
Viral Tip: Japanese Expat Reveals Why Carrying a Stack of 20-Baht Notes is Essential for Rural Thailand BANGKOK — A Japanese expatriate living in Thailand has post a good tip on social media. A practical financial tip for traveling upcountry. she adviced always carry a thick stack of 20-baht banknotes. user @mlxism17 posted a photo of a fresh bundle of…
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