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Friday, August 14, 2026
Sunday, August 2, 2026
The Thai Baht Hit a 15-Month Low and 34 to the Dollar Is Now in Range
USD/THB reached 33.640 in late July, the baht's weakest level in 15 months and an 8.78 percent decline since February. A 250 to 275 basis point Fed-BOT rate gap, rising oil and a widening trade deficit are the causes.
Singapore and Thailand Just Signed a Deal to Fight Financial Fraud Together
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Bank of Thailand signed a memorandum of understanding on July 24, 2026 covering threat intelligence sharing, joint staff training and cross-border cyber crisis exercises. It is a direct response to fraud that no single regulator can contain alone.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Why Thailand's Central Bank Is Cracking Down on a Stablecoin and the Strong Baht
The Bank of Thailand has moved to curb USDT trading after finding that 40 percent of it involves non-resident traders, raising concerns about grey money inflows pushing up the baht. Alongside new mule-account rules and cash limits, it is one of the most aggressive financial-integrity pushes Thailand has made in years.
Thailand Is Finalizing the Rules for a Baht Stablecoin, and Banks May Issue It This Year
The Bank of Thailand says its baht stablecoin guideline has entered its final stage, with formal rules expected by 2026 or early 2027 and commercial banks potentially issuing baht-pegged stablecoins soon. Here is what it is, how it differs from crypto, and why it matters for everyday payments.
