Bank of Thailand suspends applications for new money changer licenses for 2027

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The Bank of Thailand will suspend applications for new money changer licenses for 2027 and plans to raise regulatory standards for existing licensees. Applicants planning to begin operations in 2027 can still apply under the current standards from December 1 to 30, 2026; applications under the new standards will resume in 2028, with one application window in March and another in September each year. The Bank of Thailand plans to announce the new requirements in December 2026.