Bank of Thailand Tightens Scrutiny on Suspicious Fund Flows to Combat Grey Economy
The Bank of Thailand has instructed financial institutions and payment platforms to closely monitor suspicious fund flows as part of its strategy to combat the 'grey economy,' identified as a key structural challenge. Measures include requiring declarations for cash transactions exceeding 5 million baht and enhanced oversight of gold trading via digital platforms.
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