Thai central bank tells financial institutions to strengthen cyber defences
The Bank of Thailand says it has detected no disruption to domestic financial services following IT problems and cyberattacks overseas.
Thailand’s central bank has directed financial institutions to improve their cyber defences and readiness for attacks after overseas financial institutions experienced IT disruptions and cyberattacks. The Bank of Thailand (BOT) outlined its response on 9 November 2026.
Suwannee Jatsadasak, the BOT’s Deputy Governor for Financial Institution Stability, said monitoring had found no effect on financial services in Thailand. The central bank has brought together chief information officers from every financial institution, alongside the Thailand Banking Sector Computer Emergency Response Team and the Thai Bankers’ Association.
Their discussions covered preventing and responding to cyberattacks, exchanging information and tracking threats. Participants also assessed whether preparations matched the level of risk.
The BOT said it and financial institutions would keep monitoring developments, focusing on IT and cybersecurity continuity under established standards. Emergency drills covering critical payment systems will also continue under their business continuity plans, with the protection of people using financial services taking priority.
