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Thailand Unlocks Crypto Payments for Tourists Without Impacting Local Currency

Thailand Unlocks Crypto Payments for Tourists Without Impacting Local Currency

The post Thailand Unlocks Crypto Payments for Tourists Without Impacting Local Currency appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Thailand is stepping into the crypto spotlight, with fresh plans to let tourists spend cryptocurrencies during their visit, all while pushing forward a regulatory revamp of its financial sector. As per the local media report , Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira unveiled the country’s bold new direction at a May 26 investment seminar in Bangkok. The best part of this plan is that it will not impact the local currency, and no one knows that the user paid in crypto. It’s indeed a great initiative since many foreign nationals were in favour of this innovative move. Crypto Spending Without the Hassle Thailand, to attract tourists, will soon allow them to link their crypto holdings to credit card platforms for seamless spending. In this model, users pay in crypto, but merchants receive Thai baht, often without knowing crypto was used. This clever setup minimizes risks to the domestic currency and could be rolled out quickly, pending infrastructure and regulatory readiness. Sweeping Financial Reforms Coming Alongside the crypto tourism push, Thailand is reviewing outdated laws that separate the traditional capital markets and digital assets. Pichai emphasized the need for a unified legal framework and fewer restrictions on institutional investors like life insurers, who are currently limited to low-risk government bonds. Upcoming reforms may let them invest more freely in equities and private assets. To enhance enforcement and market fairness, a draft law is being prepared to expand the Thai SEC’s authority, allowing it to take major cases straight to prosecutors. The government is also eyeing tighter rules on high-frequency trading and reforms around treasury stocks. Pichai Backs Blockchain Innovation Pichai reiterated his support for digital assets, highlighting the upcoming launch of blockchain-based “G-Tokens” that will allow retail investors to buy fractional government bonds. This follows Thailand’s move to greenlight stablecoins like USDT and USDC for crypto trades and plans to launch tokenized securities for institutional players. With these moves, Thailand is signaling its intent to become a crypto-forward destination while modernizing its financial landscape.

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