Thai central bank to tighten money changer rules, pause new licenses in 2027

NAMPA / Xinhua
2026-11-05
BANGKOK, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's central bank said on Thursday that it will raise standards for licensed money changers and stop accepting new license applications for 2027, part of a wider effort to keep the sector from being used for illegal activity. The tighter rules are designed to stop money changers from serving as a channel for illicit activities. They will also require businesses to meet standards proportionate to their level of......
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