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Thailand probes chief rabbi assets after citizenship revocation
Thai authorities are widening scrutiny of the country’s chief rabbi after his citizenship was revoked, opening reviews of his business interests and property holdings. The move extends beyond ...
Thailand court classifies bitcoin as property in robbery ruling
Thailand’s Supreme Court has clarified the legal status of bitcoin in a criminal case tied to a forced cryptocurrency transfer in Koh Samui in September 2022. The ruling upholds a 10-year prison ...
PTT Global Chemical outlook revised to stable as Fitch affirms ratings
PTT Global Chemical secures a more stable credit view as lower debt gives it more room to withstand weaker earnings expected in 2027. Fitch Ratings says the Thai petrochemicals producer is likely ...
Bitget plans Thailand exchange acquisition to expand Southeast Asia operations
Bitget is moving to enter Thailand through a proposed acquisition of licensed digital asset exchange operator GMO-Z.com Cryptonomics. The planned deal comes weeks after the crypto exchange said a ...
Thailand, World Bank advance low-carbon cities project to cut energy costs and spur investment
At the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand and the World Bank Group are presenting a financing model designed to lower electricity costs, reduce reliance on imported ...
IIF meeting highlights rising finance and geopolitical risks in Bangkok
Global policymakers and finance executives are focusing on a broader mix of technological, fiscal and security-related pressures emerging from meetings in Bangkok. Discussions at the 2026 IIF ...
Thai police arrest Chinese suspect in alleged $75 million money-laundering network
Thai authorities have arrested a Chinese national in Bangkok over alleged links to an international crime and money-laundering network. Investigators say the case involves more than 500 million ...
Thailand crypto ETFs may see modest initial inflows under new listing rules
Thailand opens a new channel for regulated digital asset investing on Friday as rules allowing Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand take effect. Early ...
ADB backs Thailand hospital upgrade project with $212 million financing
Thailand is advancing a major public health investment with multilateral backing to expand specialist care beyond Bangkok. The $212 million Asian Development Bank financing supports upgrades at ...
Global sovereign debt roundtable reviews debt restructuring progress in Bangkok
Debt sustainability pressures remain a key issue for vulnerable countries as public and private creditors work to streamline restructuring frameworks. At a meeting in Bangkok, the Global Sovereign ...
IMF, World Bank Group release cyber fraud framework for digital finance
Launched during the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok, the Bangkok Blueprint sets out a cross-border framework to help countries counter cyber-enabled fraud in digital financial ...
IMF and regional financing arrangements discuss AI risks, global outlook at Bangkok dialogue
Amid severe flooding in Thailand, the International Monetary Fund and regional financing arrangements hold their 11th annual high-level dialogue in Bangkok on October 13, 2026. The talks focus on ...
EU electric and hybrid car trade rises in 2025 as production value climbs
Europe's trade and production shift toward lower-emission vehicles continues in 2025, with electric and hybrid cars taking a larger share of the EU automotive market. Imports and exports both ...
Bangkok meetings spotlight Thailand, Southeast Asia investment themes
Global finance leaders are gathering in Bangkok as Thailand and Southeast Asia draw closer scrutiny over growth prospects, supply chain shifts and new investment themes. Discussions around the IIF ...
Bangladesh, Thailand discuss expanding trade and investment ties in Bangkok
Bangladesh and Thai business leaders are holding talks in Bangkok on broadening bilateral trade and investment cooperation across several sectors. The discussions cover agriculture, healthcare, ...
Bangkok growth outlook highlights AI opportunity and financing risks
Higher borrowing costs are increasing the value of policy credibility and strong balance sheets as resilient growth continues to support investment opportunities. Bangkok is emerging as a test ...
Developing countries advance Borrowers’ Platform governance at Bangkok council meeting
Developing countries are moving to strengthen coordination on debt challenges as the Borrowers’ Platform begins its first annual cycle in Bangkok on 12 October. The meeting brings together ...
Srisawad Capital 1969 senior bond issue gets Fitch A-(tha) rating
Srisawad Capital 1969 is preparing a Thai baht-denominated senior unsecured bond sale with maturities of up to five years and three months. The planned proceeds are set to refinance existing ...
IMF says AI investment supports global growth, boosts Asia hardware economies
Investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure is helping keep global economic growth at around 3% as energy supply pressures weigh on the outlook. The gains are especially pronounced in ...
Thailand readies IMF-World Bank meetings as Bangkok braces for economic, security impact
Bangkok is making transport, security and public service adjustments ahead of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings scheduled for October 12 to 18. The gathering is set to bring more than 15,000 ...
U.S. Treasury to skip IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok
Next week's IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok are proceeding without the planned attendance of U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. His absence shifts leadership of the U.S. ...
