The Bank of Thailand joined other real-economy and financial sector bodies in a joint statement following the 28 March 2025 earthquake, providing reassurance that core payment and financial services continued to operate normally and that targeted support would be provided to affected borrowers. BAHTNET, mobile banking applications and government disbursement mechanisms remained available, and financial institutions continued to deliver normal services to retail and corporate customers without disruption. The central bank instructed financial institutions to extend special debt relief for earthquake-affected borrowers, mirroring measures used during the 2024 flood crisis and supported by existing regulatory flexibilities. In the same briefing, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Stock Exchange of Thailand reported normal trading system operations and extended reporting and disclosure deadlines for affected operators and issuers, while the Office of Insurance Commission highlighted expedited claims handling and the role of reinsurance in transferring most building-collapse risk.
Bank of Thailand 2025-03-31
Bank of Thailand confirms payment systems remained operational after the earthquake and directs banks to extend disaster debt relief
The Bank of Thailand and other financial bodies assured continued core payment and financial services after the 28 March 2025 earthquake. Financial institutions were instructed to extend special debt relief to affected borrowers, similar to 2024 flood measures. The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Stock Exchange of Thailand confirmed normal trading operations, while the Office of Insurance Commission emphasized expedited claims handling.