The Bank of Thailand is preparing new measures to strengthen oversight of large cash transactions to curb illicit activity and corruption. Banks already require due diligence for withdrawals above ฿5 million since April.

• Governor statement highlights success of prior withdrawal rules and plans extension to deposits.
• Timeline targets implementation in coming months.
• Impact falls heaviest on businesses and high-net-worth individuals handling frequent cash flows.

Representatives from the Fiscal Policy Office, Ministry of Finance, BOT and other agencies held the first Subcommittee on Substance meeting on July 8 to coordinate the 2026 Annual Meetings.

• Venue and scale preparations now include logistics, security and content programming.
• First meeting focused on substance and cross-agency alignment.
• Deadline pressure builds with the event less than 18 months away.

Cambodian authorities accused Thai forces of excavating an embankment and laying barbed wire near boundary pillars 14 and 22 between July 5-9.

• Incidents reported in Udomay province and Sattahip areas.
• Thai response frames actions as defensive infrastructure.
• ASEAN context keeps the 817 km border under watch despite the 2025 ceasefire.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand index reached 1,621.55 on July 11 with trading value of ฿77.1 billion.

• Daily gain of 13.25 points led by broad buying.
• YTD performance now exceeds 46% on SET50 futures tracking.
• Volume remains solid at over 11.6 million shares.

Following BOT and AMLO announcements, Thai banks now impose seasoning periods and enhanced source-of-funds reviews for new company accounts.

• Minimum seasoning period required before corporate accounts open.
• DBD Order 2/2568 and 1/2569 drive the nationwide review of risk-group entities.
• Foreign-owned structures face extra layers of documentation.

Thai Customs is increasing checks on departing passengers and airline crew to close loopholes in currency and goods declarations.

• Focus areas include undeclared cash above limits and restricted items.
• Umrah pilgrims case prompted ministry-level response.
• Airline coordination now requires pre-departure manifests in select cases.

ICONSIAM Hall, Bangkok — July 10–12. Collector-focused exhibition with exclusive releases and trading for diecast enthusiasts.

The Street Ratchada, Bangkok — July 16. Canadian jazz-hip-hop trio returns for one night of instrumental grooves.

Mr. venue, Bangkok — July 18–19. International and local magicians in performances, workshops and competitions.

Heavy afternoon rains expected across northern, northeastern and southern provinces through mid-July; 36 provinces under watch.

No public holidays next week; SET and financial institutions operate standard hours.

Thailand recorded 14.03 million tourist arrivals through May before the latest policy tightening, but the 2.3% YoY dip masks a sharper fall in repeat short-stay visitors from Europe.