Bank of Thailand to Tighten Rules for Buy Now, Pay Later Services Amid Rising Debt Concerns
The Bank of Thailand will tighten regulations on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services from December to address rising debt issues, particularly among younger and vulnerable demographics, aiming to prevent unmanageable debt accumulation.
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