Thailand Caps Buy Now, Pay Later Loans at 20,000 Baht to Curb Debt
Thailand's central bank will cap Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans at 20,000 baht per borrower to address rising consumer debt. New regulations will also include a six-month repayment period and interest rate caps, aiming to protect consumers and stabilize the financial market.
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