The Bank of Thailand (BOT) lifts the one-branch restriction for full branches of foreign banks in Thailand. Previously restricted to a single branch, a full branch can now open two additional branches.

On June 23, 2022, Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) opened a public hearing period on regulatory controls for initial coin offering (ICO) portals that serve as...

In recent years, Thailand has witnessed significant developments in its personal finance sector, particularly in alternative lending options. This article explores two key concepts in the Thai

On August 18, 2025, Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, the Anti-Money Laundering Office, and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports...

Business confidence is returning, and so are the foreign investors. Thailand seems to be on track for a strong recovery.

In Dentons' recent foray into the Land of Smiles, our partners co-hosted, at the invitation of the SET, a successful seminar which drew positive responses from over 230 Thai legal luminaries who attended the event...

Thailand's central bank has announced comprehensive new regulations targeting grey capital flows through cash transactions, gold trading, and stablecoins, with enforcement beginning in Q4 2026. The measures impose strict verification requirements on high-value deposits and withdrawals, enhanced reporting obligations for bullion dealers, and joint BOT-SEC audits of cryptocurrency transactions. Financial institutions and businesses must prepare for heightened compliance standards across multiple transaction c

In August 2017 the Thai SEC issued a hearing paper on the reduction of minimum paid-up capital requirements for securities and derivatives operators in Thailand.

the Thai Baht Interest Rate Fixing ("THBFIX"), which uses USD LIBOR as a component, and is more widely used as a reference rate...

The financial services industry is one of the world's fastest-growing sectors in IP registration and commercialization.

Currently, no specific restrictions, conditions, or other concerns regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools by financial institutions.

Currently, numerous digital platform service providers are functioning as online intermediaries, covering various types and forms of businesses.

One key component of Thailand's support for the development of fintech innovations is its sandbox framework, supervised by the Bank of Thailand (BOT).

On August 21, 2026, Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published two consultation papers that would broaden regulated access to crypto assets while tightening custody standards. The first proposes a framework for establishing crypto exchange-traded funds (crypto ETFs) in Thailand.

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is seeking public comment on proposed amendments that would significantly expand know-your-customer (KYC) and customer due diligence (CDD) requirements for cash-related transactions at financial institutions (FIs) and specialized financial institutions (SFIs).

A foreigner who operates a business reserved under the FBA, without a FBL, will be charged with a violation of the FBA.

This article considers the various modes of dispute resolution used the most in Thailand, with particular reference to several key industry sectors of Thailand.

On November 26, 2020, the Notification of the Ministry of Finance Re: Addition to Other Business Relating to Digital Assets B.E. 2563 (2020) (the Digital Asset Business Notification) and the Notification of the Ministry of Finance ...

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has issued new oversight and disclosure rules, effective July 1, 2026, overhauling the previous requirements.

When unauthorized credit card transactions occur, who bears responsibility—the cardholder or the issuing bank? In Thailand, a landmark 2025 ruling by the country's Supreme Court has clarified this question...