The 26th Bangkok Money Expo 2026 opened grandly, gathering over 120 leading financial institutions across 7 service zones. It offers a full range of modern financial solutions along with the year's most attractive promotions that should not be missed.
The 26th Bangkok Money Expo 2026 has officially begun, organized bythe Financial and Banking Journal, with the honor ofMr. Aekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, presiding over the opening ceremony at Challenger Hall 1-2, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, amid a large gathering of senior executives from the financial and banking sectors, government agencies, private sector, and media.
Mr. Aekniti stated during the opening that AI technology is the new economic wave impacting the world. Thailand must quickly adapt to turn this crisis into an opportunity to build the nation's wealth through three main dimensions. The first is seizing global trends, citing the nearly 900 billion baht investment approval for TikTok, which builds on Thailand's prior investment in Data Centers. The government has set conditions for technology transfer to ensure SMEs and Thai people truly access AI opportunities.(This sentence is a continuation of the previous, emphasizing true access to AI opportunities.)The second dimension involves using AI to assist small-scale individuals through the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” project, currently being designed by the Ministry of Finance. This aims to help local merchants use AI to analyze sales, manage costs, and systematically prepare income and expense accounts. This data will become an important financial statement helping small players access formal bank loans instead of relying on informal lenders.
The third dimension is building knowledge and understanding of AI literacy, emphasizing that although AI is powerful, people must be knowledgeable to use it correctly and avoid deception. This skill is as important as financial literacy.
At the end, the Finance Minister compared Thailand to an old-engine car driven by an elderly driver facing stormy crises, including geopolitical conflicts, energy crises, and rising living costs. Introducing AI is like upgrading to a new engine, boosting Thailand's economic power to help people weather the storms and seize the bright opportunities after the crisis.
Ms. Pakanee Wiriyarangsarit, co-chair of the MONEY EXPO organizing committee, said this year's event is held under the concept AI WEALTH CREATION, driven by the power of AI.It focuses onproviding people access to valuable financial and investment products and services aligned with digital-era financial planning. This includes loans, deposits, investments, and insurance, plus opportunities to grow wealth through stocks, gold, and leading global funds. More than 120 top financial institutions and organizations participate across 7 service zones during the four-day event from 7-10 May 2026, 10:00-20:00 at Challenger Hall 1-2, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
“Highlights of this year's special promotions include home loans with 0% interest for the first 3 months, 0% fixed-rate 2-year loans for NPA property purchases, special 113-day call deposits with step-up interest up to 9.99% (average 1.88% or equivalent to 2.21% fixed deposits per year), SME loans starting at 3% for 3 years, personal loans starting at 9.99%, debt consolidation at 3-5% annual interest, and 0% installment insurance payments for 10 months with a free MacBook Pro M5 *conditions apply.”
The 7 service zones within the event include
1. Money Market Zone: Asset-building loans and financial servicesfrom leading banks and financial institutions offering a full range including home loans, personal loans, car loans, home equity loans, credit cards, deposits, government bonds, savings lottery, and SME loans to meet every need.
2. Capital Market Zone: Invest to increasewealth with comprehensive investment servicescovering stocks, funds, gold led by the Stock Exchange of Thailand and affiliates, brokerage firms, fund managers, and gold brokers with expert advice.
3. Life/Health/General Insurance Zone: Enhance protection and security with comprehensive insurance solutions focusing on coverage, savings, and investment.
4. AMC Zone: Asset recovery with Asset Management Companies (AMC) offering second-hand properties nationwide for residence and investment (NPA), special promotions, and distressed debt restructuring services (NPL).
5. Lifestyle Zone: Catering to every lifestyle with leading new car brands and all types of housing at special prices, alongside specially selected famous savory and sweet foods and beverages.. (Continuation of previous part)
6. Health & Wellness Expo Zone: The 5th edition promoting good life, good finance, and good health with premium health, beauty, and wellness products and services for sustainable financial well-being.
7. Happy Life Zone: Enhancing life balance with valuable art, music, and books.
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