Thailand

Regulation

Thai Securities Regulators Seek ‘Appropriate’ Rules for ICOs

Securities regulators in Thailand have issued a new statement on initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Policy & regulation  ·  14 September 2017
Thailand

Thailand’s KBank to Start Digitizing Contracts With Blockchain by 2018

One of Thailand's largest commercial banks is looking to digitize some of its financial contracts through a new blockchain solution.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 August 2017
Crime

Buddhist Monks Said to Be Targeted by Bitcoin Pyramid Scheme

A bitcoin-focused pyramid scheme appears to have targeted Buddhist meditation practitioners in Thailand, according to a local news source.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 June 2017
Regulation

Bank of Thailand Governor Heralds Blockchain’s Coming Impact

The Bank of Thailand has issued new remarks that highlight its evolving thinking on blockchain and distributed ledgers.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 June 2017
Thailand

Thailand’s National Stock Exchange is Building a Blockchain Market

Thailand's national stock exchange is reportedly planning to launch a blockchain-based market through which startups can raise money.

Markets  ·  1 March 2017
Thailand

Thai Bank Tests Blockchain For Recordkeeping

One of Thailand’s leading commercial banks is working with IBM on applying blockchain to its transaction services.

Business  ·  3 November 2016
Investments

Financial Inclusion Fund Leads $5 Million Investment in Bitcoin Startup Coins

Bitcoin startup Coins has raised $5m in funding from Alphabet chairman Eric Schmidt's fund and incubators backed by local telcos.

Business  ·  23 October 2016
Thailand

Coins.ph Launches Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin App for Southeast Asia

Bitcoin services firm Coins.ph has launched Teller, an Abra-inspired mobile app in Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand.

Business  ·  20 July 2015
Crime

Thai Police Seek Answers in Alleged Digital Currency Ponzi Scheme

Police in Thailand have raided 13 rooms at a Bangkok apartment complex in connection with alleged digital currency ponzi scheme Ufun.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 May 2015
Exchanges

The Giant Awakens: Asia’s Top Bitcoin Stories in 2014

From rumoured bans to booms, 2014 was big for bitcoin in Asia. Here is a review of the stories that made the biggest splashes, for better or worse.

Business  ·  31 December 2014
Bitcoin

Gallery: Fire Destroys Thai Bitcoin Mining Facility

A 5-megawatt bitcoin mining farm in Thailand was destroyed in a massive fire earlier this week.

Tech  ·  6 November 2014
Thailand

Bitcoin Ban Fear Fades in Thailand With Exchange Launch

Regulators in Thailand are warming to bitcoin businesses, according to local exchanges.

Markets  ·  20 August 2014
Exchanges

Thai Bitcoin Exchange Reopens with Enhanced Services

After a period of regulatory uncertainty, Bitcoin.co.th has relaunched as a full exchange.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 May 2014
Australia

Bitcoin Bill Payment Services Taking Off Around the World

There's a growing number of ways users in different countries can pay their bills, including taxes, with bitcoin.

Business  ·  7 May 2014
Exchanges

Bank of Thailand Suggests Bitcoin Not Illegal But Warns Against its Use

The Thai central bank has warned that bitcoin is not a currency and that its use comes with risks.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 March 2014