Bangkok Bank postpones the 2,000 baht minimum balance rule Bangkok Bank has postponed its original plan to enforce a minimum balance rule for digital savings accounts due to strong customer reactions and concerns about usability. The initial plan was for the two accounts affected—e-Savings and Bualuang Extra Digital—to require a minimum balance starting April […]
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What expats in Thailand should clarify for personal income tax filing in 2026 Foreign entrepreneurs living in Thailand are getting ready for the annual tax filing, as the deadline for filing for annual personal income tax is approaching. All filings should be submitted by March 31, however, the online filings can be done via the
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DBD tightens address registration rules for companies in Thailand Thailand tightens registration address rules for corporate companies, now requiring stricter verification of company head office addresses. A new regulatory order issued by the Department of Business Development (DBD) took effect on 1 January 2026. Under the new regulations, companies and partnerships will face enhanced scrutiny
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Thailand to open more working sectors to foreign companies More than 7,000 cannabis shops across Thailand have closed after choosing not to renew their operating licences, following the latest tightening of the cannabis business rules. The Ministry of Public Health in Thailand released new data from Dec 28, 2025, showing that there were 18,433
Thailand to open more working sectors to foreign companies Thailand is preparing a proposal to open additional sectors to foreign firms to attract investment and restore economic growth. The Commerce Ministry has prepared a proposal for the cabinet to remove 10 business categories from the restricted list under the Foreign Business Act (FBA). If
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The Bank of Thailand eased the foreign income repatriation rules Thailand has eased rules on retaining foreign income to alleviate pressure on the baht. This may positively affect exporters, international businesses, and foreign-owned companies operating in the country. In mid-January, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) raised the threshold for overseas income that can be
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Thailand to control capital inflows Thailand tightens capital inflows controls to monitor rapid foreign exchange amid the strengthening of the baht. The Bank of Thailand (BoT) stated that, as of December 29, 2025, under the new rules, Thai banks are required to report and request confirmation, along with supporting documents, for capital exceeding US$200,000 for
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The Bank of Thailand is tightening control over gold trading The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is tightening control over gold trading to avoid destabilising the currency. BoT said that gold trading and related transactions conducted through mobile applications have become a major driver of foreign exchange flows. According to BoT Governor Vitai Ratanakorn, on
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SMEs in Thailand to receive a new financial support package Thailand has approved a 327-billion-baht support package to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) regain liquidity and improve access to loans. The measures, approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday, combine low-interest loans, credit guarantees and accelerated tax refunds under a “Quick Big Win” strategy.
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Thailand tightens visa rules to limit illegal stays Thailand has tightened visa rules for foreigners as immigration authorities aim to limit long-term stays based on tourist exemptions and step up their crackdown on illegal activities involving foreign nationals. The changes took effect last week and now restrict the length of stay for travelers in
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