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Money & Payments

Currency, payments and practical financial information for visitors.

Latest in Money & Payments

US customs checks are tightening on Thai exports, with eight sectors under scrutiny and supply chains at risk of slower clearance.

17 Aug 20262 min read

Thailand’s electricity bills drop from 1 September, with street-lighting costs removed and the first 200 units capped at 3 baht each.

14 Aug 20262 min read

Cheap Chinese AI models may shake Wall Street, weaken Silicon Valley’s edge, and help Southeast Asian firms adopt AI faster.

31 Jul 20262 min read

VAT in Thailand will stay at 7% until September 2027, keeping visitor costs steadier for shopping, dining and hotels.

28 Jul 20262 min read

Thailand and China’s new deal could improve visa-free travel, airport convenience, high-speed rail links and cashless payments for visitors.

28 Jul 20262 min read

Thai exports avoided a 12.5% U.S. tariff on 2,120 products, easing pressure on trade, supply chains and the baht.

25 Jul 20262 min read

CIMB Thai profits climbed to 886.3 million baht in Q2, driven by higher operating income, lower credit losses and stronger lending.

24 Jul 20262 min read

QR payments are spreading across Thailand and ASEAN, making travel faster, safer and less cash-dependent. Check your bank app before flying.

22 Jul 20262 min read

The ASEAN consumer market is rising on higher incomes and digital spending, with Thailand already seeing premium retail and cashless payments.

18 Jul 20262 min read

Thailand social welfare cuts cut approval to 9.5 million of nearly 19 million applicants after strict income, property and savings checks.

17 Jul 20262 min read