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On May 14, 2026, Thailand published a ministerial regulation in the Government Gazette to prescribe measures for prevention and suppression of technology crimes.

The Bank of Thailand is proposing a comprehensive regulatory overhaul for licensed money changers that would raise licensing standards, require existing operators to undergo mandatory upgrades, and temporarily freeze new applications throughout 2027. The reforms aim to prevent financial crime and enhance public confidence...

Thailand published new rules on May 1, 2026, establishing clear procedures for how the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) handles digital assets seized during criminal and money laundering investigations.

Thailand has proposed amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Act B.E. 2542 (1999) as the country steps up its efforts to combat economic crimes and corruption.

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

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...

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).

As international money laundering practices evolve and emerge over time, prevention measures must evolve with them.

On January 19, 2010, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California unsealed an indictment charging Juthamas Siriwan, the former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand ("Governor Siriwan"), and her daughter, Jittisopa Siriwan, with one count of conspiracy to money launder, seven counts of money laundering, and one count of aiding and abetting.

Thailand traditionally has had a reputation as a "crossroads" for numerous illegal activities and of the laundering of significant sums of tainted money.

Thailand traditionally has had a reputation as a "crossroads" for numerous illegal activities and of the laundering of significant sums of tainted money.