Payment Systems Policy and Strategic Plan
To promote the safe, efficient and smooth operation is the vital objective in payments system policy of the Bank of Thailand, which supports the high level of trade and financial transactions.
The BOT set up the Payment Systems Committee (PSC) on 27 August 2001 to formulate policies of promoting safety and efficiency in the national payment systems. The PSC has so far approved four roadmaps for the payment systems, which are
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, digital trends have influenced the global financial system, and the financial sector is among those in greatest need of adjustment. The BOT has issued Payment Directional paper on "Directions for Development of Payment Systems under the New Financial Sector Landscape of Thailand (2022 - 2024)", aiming that e-Payment is a key engine driving the financial transformation into a digital economy and sustainable development.
In 2025, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) has issued the Directions for Development of Payment Systems under the Financial Landscape of Thailand to outline the future direction of Thailand’s payment systems in alignment with both Thailand's context and global trends. The BOT continues to transition towards digital payments as the primary choice, driving the Thai economy at all levels—from the grassroots economy to businesses and international trade. The direction also aims to promote the adoption of technology to develop a wide range of innovative financial products and services that address the needs of all user groups, while utilizing payment data for further benefits beyond payment.
Directions for Development of Payment Systems under the Financial Landscape of Thailand
Payment Directional Paper
