Consumer behavior: Digital wallets, fraud, and the future of how the UK pays
September 17, 2026
Wijitleka has been working for the Bank of Thailand for 25 years with the
Bachelor Degree in Computer Engineering and Master Degrees in Computer Science
and Financial Risk Management.
She worked in the payment systems policy and engaged in the cross-border
payment systems linkage. She spent time as a compliance risk manager regarding the
BOT reserve management. Later, she was the director of the Enterprise Risk
Management Department. As the second line of defense, she was responsible for the IT
risk and cyber security management of the BOT systems including in-house and digital
infrastructure which the BOT provide the services.
Her previous responsibilities in FinTech Office are promoting the development of
innovations via regulatory sandbox, driving the establishment of open infrastructure and
common standards, building cooperation and collaboration among relevant stakeholders
as well as facilitating the sustainable FinTech ecosystem.
Currently as the Chief Representative at London Office, Wijitleka is actively
engaged in monitoring digital financial services, emerging technologies, and regulatory
developments to support the Bank of Thailand and Thai banking industry including
Open Data, AI, CBDC, Digital Assets and Quantum Computing.
