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Money & Payments

Currency, payments and practical financial information for visitors.

Latest in Money & Payments

Thailand's stable rates remain at 1.00% as the central bank lifts 2026 growth to 2.3%, helping visitors plan costs more predictably.

25 Jun 20262 min read

Thailand’s tax data exchange has begun, bringing automatic bank reporting, stricter checks and new compliance duties for foreign residents.

25 Jun 20262 min read

Japan’s AI-driven Nikkei rally has lifted the index above 72,000 for the first time, while a weaker yen may lower costs in Asia.

23 Jun 20262 min read

Thailand's foreign investment boom lifted inflows 73% to over 154 billion baht, with possible gains for airports, hotels and trip costs.

22 Jun 20262 min read

Thailand’s social card deadline is 21 June. The aid programme helps low-income Thai citizens with food, gas and transport costs.

15 Jun 20262 min read

The weak baht is improving spending power in Thailand as a record trade deficit, imports, oil prices and dollar demand pressure the currency.

15 Jun 20262 min read

Thailand’s SET index hit a near three-year high in May 2026, reflecting tourism recovery, stronger exports and a possibly firmer baht.

15 Jun 20262 min read

Krungsri has committed $880 million to Thailand data centers, boosting AI capacity, cloud services and digital connectivity across the country.

15 Jun 20262 min read

A Bangkok restaurant demanded yuan only, exposing the rules for baht payments in Thailand and the risks for foreign businesses.

12 Jun 20262 min read

Thailand’s food delivery subsidies launch on 15 June 2026. Learn who qualifies, how the app-based scheme works, and what visitors may notice.

11 Jun 20262 min read