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Thai SEC Heightens Enforcement Against Cross-Border Digital Asset Platforms
Tilleke & Gibbins are most popular: within Cannabis & Hemp, International Law and Employment and HR topic(s) Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against a licensed digital asset broker, its overseas trading platform, and its executives for allegedly operating an unlicensed digital asset exchange targeting Thai customers.
Thailand Introduces Systemically Important Payment System Framework, Starting With PromptPay
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 250 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia.
Thailand's Tech Industry Outlook For 2026
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 250 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia. Thailand continues to advance its legal and regulatory framework for the technology sector, with several key laws undergoing review and proposed amendments.
Thailand Issues Mandatory Guidelines Enhancing Digital Fraud Controls
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 250 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia. The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has released the Guidelines for Digital Fraud Management, which took effect on December 17, 2025, incorporating certain amendments...
Multilaw Global FinTech Guide 2025 - Thailand
Tilleke & Gibbins are most popular: within Cannabis & Hemp, Antitrust/Competition Law and Employment and HR topic(s) in Asia Tilleke & Gibbins has contributed the Thailand chapter to the latest edition of the Global FinTech Guide published by Multilaw. The guide offers an overview of the legal and regulatory environment for financial technology across key jurisdictions worldwide.
Thailand Issues AI Risk Management Guidelines For Financial Service Providers
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 190 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia. On September 12, 2025, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) officially released its AI Risk Management Guidelines for Financial Service Providers... Thailand Technology
Thailand To Allow Tokenization And Trading Of Carbon Credits
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has amended its digital asset regulations to permit the offering, trading, and provision of services related to tokenized environmental commodities by licensed digital asset exchanges, brokers, and dealers. This regulatory development is aimed at facilitating Thailand's green economy and net-zero goals while diversifying the products available in the regulated digital assets market.
Thailand Launches Initiative Supporting Digital Asset Use In Tourism
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 190 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia.
Thailand Restricts Access To Illegal Digital Asset Services
Thai authorities have escalated efforts to block unlawful cross-border digital asset business operators. On June 19, 2025, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) issued a notification empowering it to ban internet access to operations or services offered by digital asset business operators who lack licenses from the Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the Emergency Decree on Digital Asset Businesses B.E. 2561 (2018).
Thailand Establishes 24-Hour Takedown Obligation For Social Media Platforms
Thailand has established new safe harbor rules that require social media platforms to remove specified content within 24 hours of government notification. On July 5, 2025, the Notification of the Electronic Transactions Commission on Measures to Prevent Technological Crimes for Social Media Service Providers was issued and took effect.
Thailand Drafts AI Risk Management Guidelines For Financial Service Providers
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 190 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia. The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has released draft guidelines establishing principles for managing artificial intelligence... Thailand Finance and Banking
Thailand Seeks Comments On Draft Safe Harbor Rules For Social Media Platforms
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 190 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia. Thailand Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
Thailand To Strengthen Supervision Of Critical Retail Payment Systems
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 190 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia.
Thailand Amends Emergency Decree On Technology Crime
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 190 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia. On April 12, 2025, Thailand published an amendment to the Emergency Decree on Measures for the Prevention and Suppression of Technological Crimes in the Government Gazette...
Thailand To Regulate Offshore Digital Asset Businesses
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 190 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia. On April 12, 2025, Thailand issued an amended digital asset regulation that covers offshore digital asset businesses providing services on a cross-border basis to Thai users.
Bank Of Thailand Releases Draft Guidelines For Digital Fraud Management
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 190 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia.
Bank of Thailand Releases Draft Guidelines for Digital Fraud Management
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has published the Draft Guidelines for Digital Fraud Management, which aim to help financial service providers tackle digital fraud and ensure safety and trust in the Thai financial system. These draft guidelines, which are available for public comment until March 18, 2025, provide a comprehensive framework for financial service providers, covering prevention, detection, management, and resolution of digital fraud, as well as support for customers affected by fraud.
Thailand To Add USDT And USDC To Approved Cryptocurrencies List
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will officially add USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT) to its list of approved cryptocurrencies for use in digital asset transactions on March 16, 2025. The addition is a significant move that expands Thailand's digital asset market, aiming to enhance market flexibility and provide more payment options for investors and traders in Thailand's digital asset ecosystem.
Thailand to Add USDT and USDC to Approved Cryptocurrencies List
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will officially add USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT) to its list of approved cryptocurrencies for use in digital asset transactions on March 16, 2025. The addition is a significant move that expands Thailand’s digital asset market, aiming to enhance market flexibility and provide more payment options for investors and traders in Thailand’s digital asset ecosystem.
Bank Of Thailand Implements New Responsible Lending Regulations
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 190 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia. On January 31, 2025, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) announced a new Notification re: Responsible Lending, replacing a similar notification from 2023. Thailand Finance and Banking
Bank of Thailand Implements New Responsible Lending Regulations
On January 31, 2025, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) announced a new Notification re: Responsible Lending, replacing a similar notification from 2023. This new notification provides updated measures to assist debtors in different circumstances and clear implementation guidelines for lenders, with the aim of resolving household debt issues.
Fintech Operators And Thailand's Draft Emergency Decree On Technology Crimes Suppression
Thailand's draft Emergency Decree on Technology Crimes Suppression, which we covered in a client alert in January 2025 primarily addressed to telecom operators and financial institutions, is expected to have significant implications for a wide range of business operators. The draft emergency decree has already been approved by the cabinet but may undergo further developments as it continues in the legislative process.
Thailand Releases Draft Platform Economy Act For Public Comment
Thailand's official draft Platform Economy Act (PEA) was released on January 15, 2025, for public comment until February 15, 2025. The draft PEA is positioned as a general or overarching law for digital intermediary services and digital platform service businesses. The official release of the draft came after the sharing of the set of principles that would form the basis for the official draft PEA in November 2024. The draft PEA incorporates those principles and adds more detailed provisions.
Draft Legislation To Aid Thailand's Ambition Of Becoming A Financial Business Hub
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 190 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia.
Thailand Seeks Comments On Principles Of Draft Platform Economy Act
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 190 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia. Thailand has released the set of principles that will form the official draft Platform Economy Act (PEA) for a public hearing period that runs until December 15, 2024.
Fintech Insights: Digital Asset Business Regulations In Thailand
In recent years, Thailand has taken significant steps to regulate and integrate digital assets into its financial ecosystem. This article explores the regulatory framework governing digital asset businesses in Thailand, focusing on the key legislation, regulated activities, and recent developments in this rapidly evolving sector. In 2018, Thailand enacted the Emergency Decree on Digital Asset Businesses, marking a pivotal moment in the country's approach to cryptocurrencies and digital tokens.
Fintech Insights: Crowdfunding Regulations In Thailand
Crowdfunding has emerged as a promising option for raising capital, particularly for startups and small businesses. In Thailand, investment-based crowdfunding falls primarily under the regulatory purview of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC is responsible for licensing and overseeing crowdfunding portals, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while ensuring investor protection and market integrity.
Fintech Insights: The Bank Of Thailand's Sandbox Framework For Fintech Innovation
One key component of Thailand's support for the development of fintech innovations is its sandbox framework, supervised by the Bank of Thailand (BOT). This framework supports business operators in experimenting with new technologies under controlled conditions. This article explores the structure and significance of the BOT's sandbox program in driving fintech innovation in Thailand.
Thai SEC Primed To Allow Digital Asset Investments By Funds
Following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reassessing regulations on the investments of mutual funds and private funds (collectively "Funds"). The SEC has launched a public consultation on new draft notifications introducing the new asset classes that can be held by Funds, and aims to bring these rules into effect on January 1, 2025. The highlights of these changes are set out below.
Thai SEC Primed to Allow Digital Asset Investments by Funds
Following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reassessing regulations on the investments of mutual funds and private funds (collectively “Funds”). The SEC has launched a public consultation on new draft notifications introducing the new asset classes that can be held by Funds, and aims to bring these rules into effect on January 1, 2025. The highlights of these changes are set out below.
Fintech Insights: P2P Lending In Thailand
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending has been introduced as an additional option in Thailand's fintech landscape. This innovative lending model offers new opportunities for both lenders and borrowers, while also presenting unique regulatory challenges. This article explores the current state of P2P lending in Thailand, focusing on the regulatory framework and the requirements for platform providers, borrowers, and lenders.
Thailand Issues Guidelines For Advertising On Digital Platforms
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 190 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia. Thailand's Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) issued guidelines for managing advertisements on digital platform services (DPSs) earlier this year.
Fintech Insights: P2P Lending in Thailand
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending has been introduced as an additional option in Thailand’s fintech landscape. This innovative lending model offers new opportunities for both lenders and borrowers, while also presenting unique regulatory challenges. This article explores the current state of P2P lending in Thailand, focusing on the regulatory framework and the requirements for platform providers, borrowers, and lenders.
Fintech Insights: Alternative Personal Finance In Thailand
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 190 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia. In recent years, Thailand has witnessed significant developments in its personal finance sector, particularly in alternative lending options.
Fintech Insights: Alternative Personal Finance in Thailand
In recent years, Thailand has witnessed significant developments in its personal finance sector, particularly in alternative lending options. This article explores two key concepts in the Thai financial landscape: nano finance and personal loans. These alternative lending models, regulated by the Bank of Thailand (BOT), aim to provide more accessible financial services to individuals and small entrepreneurs who might have limited access to traditional funding sources.
Thailand Issues Virtual Bank Supervision Regulation
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 190 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia. On September 12, 2024, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) Notification Re: Virtual Bank Supervision Criteria took effect. Thailand Finance and Banking
Fintech Insights: E-Payments In Thailand
In recent years, Thailand has witnessed a significant transformation in its financial landscape, particularly in the rapid adoption of financial technology (fintech). At the forefront of this evolution are electronic payment systems and services, which have revolutionized how individuals and businesses conduct financial transactions. This transformation has been driven by both traditional financial institutions and alternative financial service operators.
Fintech Insights: E-payments in Thailand
In recent years, Thailand has witnessed a significant transformation in its financial landscape, particularly in the rapid adoption of financial technology (fintech). At the forefront of this evolution are electronic payment systems and services, which have revolutionized how individuals and businesses conduct financial transactions. This transformation has been driven by both traditional financial institutions and alternative financial service operators.
Thailand Updates Requirements For Digital Asset Business Governance And Exchange Rules
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 190 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia.
Thailand Updates Requirements for Digital Asset Business Governance and Exchange Rules
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revised its regulations on digital asset operators and exchanges to impose stricter governance standards on digital asset business operators and to align digital asset exchange rules with international standards. The new regulations are laid out in SEC Notification No. GorThor. 23/2567 on the Criteria, Conditions, and Procedures for Operating a Digital Asset Business (No. 24) and SEC Notification No. GorLorThor.
Thailand SEC Amends Supervisory Framework For Ready-To-Use Utility Tokens
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) amended its utility token supervisory framework by issuing seven notifications that came into effect on August 13, 2024. Ready-to-use utility tokens (tokens that can be used immediately to acquire specific goods or services), which were previously unregulated, are now subject to the supervisory scheme set forth by the seven new notifications in both primary and secondary markets.
Thailand SEC Amends Supervisory Framework for Ready-to-Use Utility Tokens
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) amended its utility token supervisory framework by issuing seven notifications that came into effect on August 13, 2024. Ready-to-use utility tokens (tokens that can be used immediately to acquire specific goods or services), which were previously unregulated, are now subject to the supervisory scheme set forth by the seven new notifications in both primary and secondary markets.
Thailand Seeks Feedback On Royal Decree On Digital Platforms
On August 9, 2024, Thailand's Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) opened a period for public feedback regarding the 2022 Royal Decree on Digital Platforms and its subregulations.
Thailand Seeks Feedback on Royal Decree on Digital Platforms
On August 9, 2024, Thailand’s Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) opened a period for public feedback regarding the 2022 Royal Decree on Digital Platforms and its subregulations.
Thailand Issues Notifications On Sustainability-Related Tokens
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 190 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia. On June 1, 2024, Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued four notifications amending existing regulations to recognize sustainability... Thailand Technology
Thailand Accepting Applications For Programmable Payment Regulatory Sandbox
TG Tilleke & Gibbins More Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm with over 190 lawyers and consultants practicing in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. We provide full-service legal solutions to the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia.
Thailand Accepting Applications for Programmable Payment Regulatory Sandbox
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has announced its new Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox, which provides an opportunity to experiment with currently restricted financial innovations under a controlled environment. The BOT is employing a thematic approach to determine the scope of technology or innovations that may participate in the Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox and will only accept applications in each theme for a limited period.
Thailand Amends ICO Regulation
On March 25, 2024, Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published an amendment to its Notification re: Public Digital Token Offering to strengthen governance for initial coin offerings (ICOs). The amendments took effect on April 16, 2024, and reflect the SEC's commitment to creating a safer and more transparent ICO environment, enhancing investor protection, and building confidence in ICOs as a fundraising tool.
Thailand Launches Public Consultation On Virtual Banks Supervision Notification
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has opened a public comment period on their consultation paper titled "Criteria for Supervising Virtual Banks" from March 19, 2024, to April 17, 2024. The consultation paper reveals that the BOT intends to apply traditional commercial bank supervisory standards to virtual banks. However, the BOT also explains that the wholly digital nature of the services offered by virtual banks necessitates additional regulatory supervision.
Thailand Launches Public Consultation on Virtual Banks Supervision Notification
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has opened a public comment period on their consultation paper titled “Criteria for Supervising Virtual Banks” from March 19, 2024, to April 17, 2024. The consultation paper reveals that the BOT intends to apply traditional commercial bank supervisory standards to virtual banks. However, the BOT also explains that the wholly digital nature of the services offered by virtual banks necessitates additional regulatory supervision.
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