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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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Sponsored 9 most common health issues covered by insurance for expats in Thailand
Thailand is a popular destination for expats due to its affordable lifestyle and excellent healthcare system. However, settling in a new country often brings health concerns. To ensure you’re covered for the most common medical needs, understanding what expat health...
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Where can I learn how to trade for free?
Entering the trading world requires more than just luck; even the most successful traders started with a solid foundation. Learning the fundamentals, mastering discipline, controlling emotions, and staying updated with market news are all essential components for sustainable success in trading. If you’re new to this world, you might wonder where you can learn how to trade for free. This…
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Thailand unveils third phase of 10000 baht stimulus project
Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat confirmed plans to proceed with the third phase of the 10,000 baht economic stimulus project yesterday, Feburary 7. The initiative, aimed at injecting approximately 150 billion baht into the economy, is expected to start in the second quarter of the year. Discussions took place during a subcommittee meeting on economic stimulation projects, with further meetings…
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Stable vision: Binance pushes for baht-backed crypto in Phuket
The Government of Thailand is being urged by Binance’s Thai branch to explore the development of stablecoins tethered to the baht, intended for use within the country and particularly within the proposed Phuket crypto sandbox. Unlike volatile digital assets such as Bitcoin, stablecoins are linked to fiat currencies, offering a more stable alternative. Nirun Fuwattananukul, CEO of Gulf Binance, explained…
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A2D Ventures partners with The Urban Office to boost Thailand’s startup ecosystem
A2D Ventures, a leading early-stage venture capital firm and angel investing platform in Southeast Asia, is proud to announce the launch of Venture Spark, an accelerator programme aimed at accelerating Thailand’s startup ecosystem. In partnership with The Urban Office, the initiative is designed to provide Thai startups with access to world-class mentorship, state-of-the-art resources, and a collaborative environment, ensuring their…
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Kasikornbank: Verify SIM card name by April 30
Kasikornbank has announced that mobile banking customers need to ensure their registered name matches their mobile SIM card name by April 30. The bank outlined two conditions for this requirement. Customers who have not been contacted need not take any action. Kasikornbank communicated through its Facebook page, KBank Live, regarding a measure to enhance mobile banking security. This initiative requires…
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New debt relief scheme aids nearly 500,000 Thai debtors
Deputy Finance Minister Phaophum Rojanasakul announced that as of January 28, the You Fight, We Help initiative has received interest from 497,552 debtors, covering 576,496 accounts. The scheme aims to assist individual debtors and includes two measures, excluding direct registration with financial institutions. The first measure, Direct Payment, Asset Retention, targets home, car, and small SME loans with modest limits,…
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Can automation and AI be vital tools in Thai forex markets?
In Thailand’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, Forex is a vital channel for retail and institutional investors. In recent years, Thailand’s trading community has turned to algorithmic solutions and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the foreign exchange market. Automated trading systems are increasingly seen as an indispensable tool, from advanced data analysis to machine learning algorithms. AI-driven solutions not only guarantee faster…
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How TrustFinance is leading financial transparency in 2025
The world of digital finance is full of malicious people who seek to use the anonymity and obscure nature of the internet to scam and take advantage of other people’s money. Almost everyone has lost their money or at least had a friend or family member scammed by what they thought was a trusted person telling them to trade, invest,…
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State Welfare Card applications to open by March
Applications for the State Welfare Card will open by the end of March, with low-income and vulnerable groups invited to register. The registration follows two years after the last round, which took place from September 5 to October 31, 2022. Julapan Amornwiwat, Deputy Finance Minister, announced that the details of the new registration for the State Welfare Card this year…
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GSB windfall: Bangkok man wins 40 million baht jackpot
A man from Bangkok became the lucky winner of a 40 million baht jackpot from a special one-year digital Government Savings Bank (GSB) bond. The GSB Society page congratulated Danai, the lucky winner, on this extraordinary prize, stating that the prize distribution was genuine and congratulating him on winning the substantial amount. Danai, a client from the GSB branch at…
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Thai woman left in debt after lending 880k baht to friend
A woman voiced her grievances on social media after lending 880,000 baht to a close friend nearly three years ago, only to have it remain unpaid. While her friend continues to live a comfortable life, she finds herself burdened with a high-interest loan. The incident came to light yesterday, January 20, when the woman shared her story online, revealing the…
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Trumping expectations: Bitcoin set to soar under US president
Bitcoin’s price is set to soar during the first three months of Donald Trump’s presidency, while a groundbreaking crypto sandbox in Phuket promises to double Thailand’s digital adoption rate of 12%, according to Binance’s Thai division, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange. Ahead of Trump’s swearing-in as the 47th president of the United States, bitcoin reached a staggering new peak at…
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TrueMoney denies pre-installing app on mobile devices
TrueMoney recently addressed concerns following reports implicating the company in the pre-installation of its financial application on mobile phones. Ascend Money, which operates TrueMoney, clarified that the app is legally compliant and operates with the necessary business licences. TrueMoney holds an electronic payment service licence from the Bank of Thailand (BoT), while Ascend Nano is licenced for digital lending. The…
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Stay competitive in 2025 with Forex CRM provider Techysquad
Techysquad IT Infrastructure Co LLC is a Forex CRM provider that offers tools and services to help streamline interactions with active and potential clients, optimise conversions, boost trading activity, and increase customer lifetime value. Beat the competition in 2025 with Techysquad’s Forex CRM Techysquad offers brokers a powerful and comprehensive CRM solution that focuses on efficiency and scalability while providing…
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Bitcoin hits the beach: Thailand’s sizzling crypto coup in Phuket
Phuket is set to become a crypto paradise as Thailand trials a new payment system using cryptocurrencies, all in a bid to make it easier than ever for tourists to splash their cash. The architect behind this brainwave reckon it’ll not only put a smile on the face of tech-savvy travellers but will also give the nation’s tourism sector a…
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Taxing times: Thailand cashes in on digital currency revolution
Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has committed to comprehensive tax reform aimed at enhancing Thailand’s competitiveness and promoting the use of digital currency by the end of the year. During a seminar organised by the Marketing Association of Thailand, Pichai explained that the ministry’s strategy involves fostering business partnerships through incentives and attractive measures. He emphasised the necessity of revising the…
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Elderly cash windfall: Thai govt handouts confirmed by January 29
The Thai government has officially confirmed that elderly citizens will receive their long-awaited 10,000 baht stimulus payments before January 29. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, spilled the beans during a press conference at the Ministry of Finance today, January 7. “We assure you, the 10,000-baht payments will hit accounts before the deadline. The exact transfer date hinges on a final…
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BYDFi’s perpetual trading upgrade: Trading flexibility and asset security
BYDFi officially announced that the upgrade of the platform’s perpetual trading system has been completed. The upgrade not only improves core trading functionalities but also introduces three important functions of innovation and optimisation, which comprehensively improve users’ trading flexibility and asset security. Unrealised profits open new positions When a user holds a profitable position in the course of trading but…
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Gold rush hour: Steady prices spark buyer frenzy in Thailand
Today’s gold prices in Thailand hold steady, sparking a sense of urgency among potential buyers. According to the Gold Traders Association (GTA), gold jewellery is priced at 43,650 baht per baht weight, mirroring closing figures yesterday, January 5. As announced at 9am today, 96.5% pure gold bullion is being bought at 43,050 baht per baht weight and sold at 43,150…
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Bitcoin soars as ETFs and halving spark a crypto frenzy
Bitcoin soared to dizzying heights last year, propelled by a swarm of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) introduced in January and April’s dramatic supply-halving event. These triggers, combined with a surge of interest from institutional investors, catapulted Bitcoin into the limelight, transforming it into a mainstream asset category. The crypto kingpin shattered records, peaking at an astounding US$100,000 in early…
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Bangkok pawnshops cut interest rates by 20% for new year
Bangkok pawnshops have announced a special initiative to reduce interest rates by 20% for all loans, offering this as a new year gift to alleviate financial burdens for residents. The programme aims to spread happiness and ease expenses for citizens during the festive season. Chanathip L. Virapark, Director of the Pawnshops Office, revealed the initiative following a policy set by…
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Thailand eyes Phuket for bitcoin sandbox experiment
Thailand is edging closer to cryptocurrency adoption, with Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira dropping hints about extending the bitcoin sandbox experiment in Phuket. This bold move could position Thailand as a regional leader in digital currency innovation. “We are not suggesting replacing existing currencies with bitcoin.” Pichai emphasised the controlled nature of the trial. Under the sandbox model, bitcoin would be…
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Thailand’s credit card industry faces toughest challenge in 20 years
The credit card industry in Thailand is bracing for its most formidable challenge in two decades, a situation attributed to an anticipated weak economy next year, as highlighted by the Thai Bankers’ Association’s credit card club. Atis Ruchirawat, chair of the club, emphasised that the unsecured loan sector, encompassing credit cards and personal loans, has already felt the tremors of…
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Thai baht to fall to 35.50 against US dollar by 2025
Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research) forecasts that the Thai baht will depreciate, reaching 34.50 to the US dollar by the end of this year and sliding further to 35.50 in 2025. This prediction comes as new US government policies are expected to exert pressure on the Chinese yuan next year. The baht recently hit a three-month low of 34.61 against the…
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Techysquad’s award-winning Forex CRM Solutions
Driven by greater competition and increased regulatory scrutiny, the dynamic financial landscape is expected to continue its evolution in 2025. Amid the ever-increasing demand for personalised services, forex brokers must adapt to stay ahead of the curve. At the heart of this is a growing need for tailored customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, particularly those that cater to the specific…
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X Open Hub closes 2024 with broader liquidity pool, looks forward to 2025
Warsaw-listed multi-asset liquidity provider X Open Hub ends 2024 on a high note. Revealing an expanded liquidity offering, the company currently boasts a multi-asset pool spanning more than 5,000 OTC instruments. With a comprehensive multi-asset bundle of Forex, indices, commodities, shares, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies under its derivatives liquidity umbrella, X Open Hub seeks to meet the demands of an increasing…
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FBS helps traders turn 2025 resolutions into reality with Happy New Trade promo
Leading global broker FBS has just launched its promotional campaign Happy New Trade. The promo is designed to help traders turn their new year’s resolutions into reality. Running until January 26, 2025, the campaign offers participants the chance to achieve more, with exclusive rewards and thrilling opportunities waiting at every level. The Happy New Trade promo transforms trading into a…
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Gold rush: Prices dip, enthusiasts dig in for a buying spree
Gold enthusiasts are on high alert as the Gold Traders Association (GTA) announced a dip in prices, sparking a potential buying frenzy. Today, December 16, the price of gold jewellery has slipped to 43,400 baht per baht-weight, a 50 baht drop from yesterday’s closing. At 9.03am, the GTA updated their website, revealing the domestic buying price for gold bullion at…
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After a successful ICP Hacker House, the Internet Computer is back!
The Global ICP Town Hall is set to close out 2024 with an extraordinary finale in Thailand at 7pm on December 20. This highly anticipated third and final episode, themed as a festive X-mas edition, will bring together innovators, thought leaders, and tech enthusiasts from around the globe for an evening of knowledge sharing and collaboration. Hosted on X Space,…
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Fed on the brink: Rate cut looms as US plays interest-ing game
Anticipation is reaching fever pitch as the US Federal Reserve gears up for a crucial meeting, with punters betting on a 25 basis point interest rate cut. Slated for December 18, this decision could have ripple effects all the way to Thailand, where the Bank of Thailand might follow suit in the coming months. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)…
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