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AI In-brief 25 Sept 07:26

Thai Customs reviews gold import duty amid surge in imports

Thai Customs is reviewing gold import duties following a surge in imports to over 900 billion baht in the first 11 months of fiscal 2026.
This review addresses concerns that the substantial gold imports contribute to capital outflows and negatively impact the country's trade deficit.
The department is studying the suitability of imposing an import duty on gold, examining measures adopted by other nations like Malaysia and India, which have a 10% duty.

AI In-brief Yesterday 15:56

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) instructs domestic financial institutions to boost preparedness, conduct emergency drills, and closely monitor for cyberattacks, despite no incidents reported so far.
BOT convened key financial sector bodies, including the Thai Bankers’ Association, to strengthen preventive measures, enhance information sharing, and assess risks against potential cyber threats.
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) highlights its 24/7 Security Operations Centre, actively safeguarding customer information and transactions from increasingly complex, AI-driven cyber threats.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul chaired a national meeting with security and cybersecurity agencies to discuss strategies for coping with evolving cyber threats on a national level.