BANGKOK — 9 November 2026, The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has instructed financial institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity measures and prepare for potential cyberattacks following recent IT system disruptions and cyberattacks targeting financial institutions overseas.
Suwannee Jatsadasak, Deputy Governor for Financial Institution Stability at the BOT, said the central bank has been closely monitoring the situation. So far, no impact on the services of financial institutions in Thailand has been detected.
To strengthen the country’s preparedness against cyber threats, the BOT has convened a meeting with chief information officers (CIOs) from all financial institutions, as well as representatives from the Thailand Banking Sector Computer Emergency Response Team (TB-CERT) and the Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA).
The meeting focused on tightening cybersecurity prevention and response measures, monitoring potential threats, sharing relevant information and assessing the situation to ensure that preparedness measures are appropriate to the level of cyber risk.
The BOT and financial institutions will continue to closely monitor developments in the cybersecurity landscape, with particular emphasis on maintaining the continuity of IT and cybersecurity systems in accordance with established standards.
They will also continue conducting emergency response drills for critical payment systems under their Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), prioritising the safety and security of the public when using financial services.
