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Thursday, July 30, 2026

PromptPay Became a Verb in Thailand. Now Other Countries Want the Blueprint.
PromptPay handles a huge share of Thailand's electronic payments and has entered everyday speech. Its success is now being studied as a model for modernising trade finance and building cross-border payment infrastructure across the region.
APAC Intelligence3 min read

Sunday, June 28, 2026

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.
APAC Intelligence5 min read

Monday, June 1, 2026

APAC Fintech Entry Layer Is Struggling to Keep Up
More than 61 percent of APAC fintech organisations are accelerating AI adoption in 2026, digital payments are projected to exceed $1.5 trillion across Southeast Asia, and 70 percent of regional firms expect agentic AI to disrupt their business models this year. The market is scaling. The trust infrastructure around it is not scaling at the same pace.
APAC Intelligence6 min read

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Every ASEAN Super App Is Now Running a Bank
Across ASEAN, the apps delivering groceries, rides, and social connections are now delivering credit, insurance, and banking. The financial relationship has moved to the platform, and distribution is the strategic prize.
APAC Intelligence8 min read