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Thailand Launches Digital Asset Payments Pilot to Stimulate Travel and Economy

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Thailand is rolling out a landmark crypto-to-baht conversion system for tourists, fusing digital asset regulation with e-money infrastructure to energize spending and boost tourism. Thailand Introduces Controlled Crypto Conversion for Boosting Travel Economy The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), and the … Read more

Thailand to Allow Foreign Visitors to Convert Crypto for Payments

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The Thai government is launching a new initiative called “Touristdigipay” on Aug.18, to boost its tourism sector. The scheme allows foreign tourists to convert their cryptocurrencies into Thai Baht to use for payments. The program is a direct response to a decline in tourism, particularly from China. To participate, visitors must open an account with … Read more

Thai Regulators Tighten Crypto Oversight—Unlicensed Exchanges to Be Banned by June 2025

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Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against five unauthorized digital asset trading platforms: Bybit.com, 1000x.live, Coinex, OKX, and XT.COM. The SEC has filed charges with the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) for operating without the necessary licenses under Thailand’s Digital Asset Business Act. To protect investors and combat money laundering, the SEC … Read more

Thailand Signals Openness to Controlled Crypto Conversion

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Thailand is weighing a potential leap into regulated crypto services and blockchain bond tokens, signaling growing openness to digital finance while maintaining strict oversight safeguards. Thailand Weighs Crypto-Linked Services Under Tight Controls Thailand may explore ways to link cryptocurrency with certain services under strict oversight, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira stated during an investment seminar on … Read more

Thailand to Issue $150M in New Digital Investment Tokens

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Thailand’s Ministry of Finance will issue $150 million (5 billion baht) worth of new digital investment tokens, called G-Tokens, within two months. These tokens will allow retail investors to invest in government bonds for as little as $3, offering potentially higher returns than bank deposits. While not a debt instrument or cryptocurrency, the G-Token will … Read more

Thailand Intensifies Fight Against Mule Accounts in Digital Assets

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Thailand has approved significant amendments to the digital asset and cybercrime laws to combat cybercrime and online scams. Combating Mule Accounts in the Crypto Industry The Thailand Cabinet has approved significant amendments to the Digital Asset Business Law and the Cybercrime Law, aiming to bolster the nation’s defenses against cybercrime and the use of “mule … Read more

Binance Airdrops $1.5M in Crypto to Quake-Hit Thailand and Myanmar

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Binance Charity will airdrop up to $1.5 million in crypto to verified users in quake-hit Myanmar and Thailand, showcasing blockchain’s power in disaster relief. Binance Charity Airdrops $1.5M in Crypto to Quake Zones in Thailand, Myanmar Crypto exchange Binance announced on March 31 that its philanthropic arm, Binance Charity, and co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) will … Read more

Thai SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against OKX for Unlicensed Operations

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Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd., the operator of the digital asset exchange OKX, and nine associated individuals for allegedly operating an unlicensed digital asset exchange. The complaint, submitted to Thailand’s Economic Crime Suppression Division, claims that OKX violated the Emergency Decree on Digital … Read more

Tether’s USDT Gains Regulatory Greenlight From Thailand’s SEC

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Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has officially approved Tether’s USDT as a recognized cryptocurrency, allowing its trading and potential use in payments, marking a significant step forward for stablecoin adoption in Asia. Thailand Approves Tether’s USDT, Paving Way for Stablecoin Payments Tether’s USDT, the world’s largest stablecoin by market cap, has been officially approved by … Read more

$2.5M in Crypto Assets Seized in Thai Scam Raid

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Two Chinese nationals were arrested in Thailand on Feb. 5, after a joint Thai-Chinese operation seized $2.5 million in USDT and other assets worth over $100,000. Scam Masterminds Linked to Human Trafficking A recent joint operation by Thai and Chinese law enforcement resulted in the seizure of $2.5 million worth of USDT stablecoins (84 million … Read more

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