Hey there, fellow travelers! 🌏 So, Thailand is trying to get more tourists to visit by making it super easy for them to use cryptocurrency 🤑. Starting August 18, they’ll have a new scheme called “TouristDigiPay” that lets foreigners convert their crypto into Thai Baht, because who doesn’t love a good exchange rate, right? 🤷♀️
Apparently, tourism in Thailand has been, well, not so great lately 📉. They rely heavily on Chinese tourists, but those numbers have been dwindling, and neighboring countries are stealing the show with their visa exemptions and whatnot 🤑. So, Thailand is like, “Hey, let’s try something new! Crypto, anyone?” 💸
But here’s the thing: it’s not as simple as just swiping your crypto card 🤑. Tourists will have to open a local account with a Thai SEC and central bank-regulated “digital asset business and an e-money provider” 📝. And, of course, they’ll have to jump through all the KYC hoops 🏋️♀️, because who doesn’t love sharing their sensitive financial info with a foreign app? 🤦♀️
And don’t even get me started on the “tourist wallet” e-money service 📊. It’s got transaction limits and can only be used at government-approved outlets 🛍️. Because, you know, freedom is overrated 😒.
On a more interesting note, Thailand just gave local traders a nice little gift: a five-year tax break on crypto profits 🎁. Yeah, because who doesn’t love a good tax break? 🤩 They’re also working on implementing a Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), because sharing is caring, right? 🤝
So, if you’re planning a trip to Thailand and you’re a crypto enthusiast, go for it! 🎉 Just don’t say I didn’t warn you 🚨.
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2025-08-19 01:23