Supervision regime
Principles of supervision

The BOT supervises financial institutions established in accordance with the following laws;

1. The Financial Institutions Businesses Act B.E. 2551, supervising commercial banks, Finance companies and Credit Foncier business and

2) Other laws for instance Declaration of the Revolutionary Council No. 58 on the supervision of financial businesses that have broad impact with people (i.e. Credit card business and personal loans etc.)
Financial Institutions Policy Group and Supervision Group are responsible for supervising Financial Institution

Financial Institutions Policy Group (FIPG.)

FIPG is responsible for formulating the regulatory policies, criteria for the supervision and strategy of financial institutions and payment systems in order to foster the stability, strength and efficiency of financial institutions and payment systems, and also their competitive abilities in the market.

Financial Institutions Policy group consists of 3 departments, namely

Regulatory Policy Department is responsible for formulating the regulatory policies and supervisory criteria to ensure the stability of financial institutions in the aspects of risk and corporate governance as well as regulatory standard in compliance with the international standard. Furthermore, Regulatory Policy Department also formulates regulatory polices to financial businesses that have broad impact to people (i.e. Credit card business and personal loans etc) as well as coordinates with international organizations and central bank colleges from other countries in order to foster the creditability of Financial institution Regulation.​

Financial Institutions Strategy Department is responsible for 1) analyzing and monitoring the performance of financial institutions in order to maintain the overall stability of financial system 2) formulating strategies to support the development of financial institution system, for instance the implementation of financial Sector Master Plan 3) playing a role in stimulating the revision of financial institution laws 4) Formulating negotiation policies on the liberalization of financial services and banking services under WTO forum and other bilateral trade agreement forums.​​​

​Grants approvals to FIs and responses all queries from FIs and their financial group, assets management companies, and non-banks. Supervises the operations of them to ensure their compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Handles the licensing of new commercial banks, assets management companies and non-banks.

Regulatory Policy Department is responsible for formulating the regulatory policies and supervisory criteria to ensure the stability of financial institutions in the aspects of risk and corporate governance as well as regulatory standard in compliance with the international standard. Furthermore, Regulatory Policy Department also formulates regulatory polices to financial businesses that have broad impact to people (i.e. Credit card business and personal loans etc) as well as coordinates with international organizations and central bank colleges from other countries in order to foster the creditability of Financial institution Regulation.

Financial Institutions Strategy Department is responsible for 1) analyzing and monitoring the performance of financial institutions in order to maintain the overall stability of financial system 2) formulating strategies to support the development of financial institution system, for instance the implementation of financial Sector Master Plan 3) playing a role in stimulating the revision of financial institution laws 4) Formulating negotiation policies on the liberalization of financial services and banking services under WTO forum and other bilateral trade agreement forums.

Payment Systems Policy Department is responsible for formulating policies and promoting the development of financial infrastructure and payment system’s standard of the country, as well as the interconnectedness of international payment system in order to prepare for the upcoming ASEAN Economic Community 2015 (AEC 2015). Furthermore, the other main duties of the department are to ensure that the standard of supervision and evaluation of key Payment systems and risk management are in line with international standards. Additionally, the department is also responsible for monitoring and supervising those electronic payment service providers in accordance with the Royal Decree Regulating Electronic Payment Service Business, B.E. 2551.

Supervision Group (SVG.)

Supervised, examines, analyzes and monitors the financial condition, performance and risk management of individual FI and overall FI System, establishes an early warning system including licensing and granting approvals or waivers to FIs, as well as taking actions with troubled or non-compliance FIs in order to ensure the safety and soundness of, and public confidence in, the financial institutions. There are 7 departments under the SVG as follows: 

Formulates strategic plan of SVG, conducts annual on-site examination plan, enhances the effectiveness of supervision, examination and monitoring of financial institutions , develops supervision manuals in line with international standards, arranges training program to broaden knowledge and to enhance competency of examiners, handles as co-host to hold a meeting and seminar with international or domestic organizations for SVG and prepares annual action plan and budget in accordance with the BOT strategic objectives.

Supervises, examines and assesses readiness of the use of risk management tools or risk models used in risk management and/or in capital calculation of FIs, especially for credit, market and operational risks e.g. Internal Rating Based (IRB) Approach, Internal Model Approach, Contingent Loss, Advance measurement Approach (AMA) including Stress Testing of FIs.

Moreover, the RIS supervises, examines, analyses and monitors the IT risk management processes and operations of financial institutions, specialized financial institutions and e-Payment service providers. This also includes overseeing the overall IT risk that may impact the financial and payment systems. In addition, the RIS keeps tracks of the information technology development in order to encourage/promote the institutions to strengthen their IT infrastructure to ensure the readiness for the development of financial institutions and payment systems in the future.

Examinies and monitors financial institutions’ risk management focusing on the significant activities in order to better reflect the financial conditions and risk profiles, as well as, evaluates their capital adequacy, loan loss provisions, earning performances, corporate governances, the compliance with laws and regulations to ensure the abilities to absorb potential losses under normal or under crisis. ​​

Conducting on-site examination, off-site monitoring, and risk assessment, focusing on major transactions (Significant Activities: SA) of Specialized Financial Institutions (SFIs); overseeing corporate governance practices, compliance with the BOT's regulations and risk management and control of the SFIs; as well as granting approvals or waivers to the SFIs in order to ensure that each SFI’s mandate be practically carried out and to ensure the safety and soundness of the SFIs and the stability of financial system.​

Planning and Development Department (PDD) formulates strategic plan of SVG, prepares annual action plan and budget in accordance with the BOT strategic objectives, conducts annual on-site examination plan, develops supervision manuals, arranges training program to broaden knowledge and to enhance competency of examiners, and handles as co-host to hold a meeting and seminar with international or domestic organization for SVG.

• Financial Institution Applications Department (FIA) grants approvals or waivers to FIs; monitors and supervises all FIs on an ongoing basis to ensure their adherence to the terms and conditions imposed on them; and responses all queries from FIs and their financial group, assets management companies, and non-banks. Supervises the operations of them to ensure their compliance with relevant laws and regulations. In addition, FIA is responsible for the licensing of new commercial banks, assets management companies and non-banks.

Supervises, examines and assesses readiness of the use of risk management tools or risk models used in risk management and/or in capital calculation of FIs, especially for credit, market and operational risks e.g. Internal Rating Based (IRB) Approach, Internal Model Approach, Contingent Loss, Advance measurement Approach (AMA) including Stress Testing of FIs.

Moreover, the RIS supervises, examines, analyses and monitors the IT risk management processes and operations of financial institutions, specialized financial institutions and e-Payment service providers. This also includes overseeing the overall IT risk that may impact the financial and payment systems. In addition, the RIS keeps tracks of the information technology development in order to encourage/promote the institutions to strengthen their IT infrastructure to ensure the readiness for the development of financial institutions and payment systems in the future.

Financial Institutions Monitoring and Analysis Department (FAD) analyzes and monitors financial condition and performance of overall FI system and Thai banks, analyzes and examines foreign banks, recommends corrective measures and procedures for FIs with weak financial conditions, as well as handles and coordinates with FIs regarding consumer complaints. FAD also supervises and examines performance of Credit Bureau Company.

On-Site Examination Department 1 and 2 (OE 1and 2) assess end-to-end process of all Significant Activities of FIs along with risk-based examination, financial condition and performance of FIs to ensure that they have carried out in accordance with laws and regulations and evaluate capital adequacy of FIs to handle risk in normal condition and crisis. OE 1 and 2 are also responsible for examining and following-up the operations of unlicensed or unauthorized financial businesses.

Conducting on-site examination, off-site monitoring, and risk assessment, focusing on major transactions (Significant Activities: SA) of Specialized Financial Institutions (SFIs); overseeing corporate governance practices, compliance with the BOT's regulations and risk management and control of the SFIs; as well as granting approvals or waivers to the SFIs in order to ensure that each SFI’s mandate be practically carried out and to ensure the safety and soundness of the SFIs and the stability of financial system.