Kitiphong Thaicharoen
Stories by Kitiphong Thaicharoen
Thailand plans new financial business law to attract foreign funds
The law will create a 'one-stop authority' responsible for setting regulations and issuing licenses for key financial areas.
Thailand’s $15b digital wallet rollout delayed, but still on course for Q1 2024
The new government's signature economic programme was originally scheduled to begin on Feb 1.
Thailand approves $1b Foxconn-PTT electric vehicle battery JV
The Thai investment agency has approved the $1.04b joint venture
Toyota unit signs deal with Thailand on EV incentives
The incentives include tax breaks and subsidies to help reduce the price of EVs.
Thai central bank to let banks invest more in fintech, eyes virtual banks
The Bank of Thailand also expects to issue rules on virtual banks in the first half of the year.
Thailand to relax tax rules for investments in digital assets
The move follows a surge in cryptocurrency trading.
Thailand to regulate use of digital assets as payments
This comes soon after Indonesia warned financial firms not to offer and facilitate crypto sales.
Thai central bank to test retail baht digital currency next year
The Bank of Thailand is seeking public opinions by June before developing the digital currency.
Thailand plans to introduce new e-commerce tax next year
Thailand aims to collect between 3 billion to 4 billion baht ($98 million to $131 million) a year with the imposition of the new tax.
Thai government to approve TMB-Thanachart Bank merger by month-end
This comes after the government last year approved tax incentives for bank mergers to help them better compete with their larger regional rivals.
