The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering reported on a four-day preparatory visit to Thailand focused on deficiencies in the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime and reforms that could be advanced before its mutual evaluation begins in 2028. The APG Secretariat, supported by representatives from the International Monetary Fund and Bhutan, met Thailand’s lead agencies and private sector delegates. Discussions covered alignment with the Financial Action Task Force’s Global Fifth Round standards and methodology, as well as improvements to Thailand’s legal, institutional and operational arrangements.
2026-08-27Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG)
Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering reviews gaps in Thailand’s AML/CFT regime ahead of 2028 evaluation
The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering reviewed deficiencies in Thailand’s AML/CFT regime and potential reforms ahead of its 2028 mutual evaluation. The visit included guidance on the Financial Action Task Force’s Global Fifth Round standards and methodology.