Thailand to Roll Out TouristDigiPay for Crypto Payments in Baht
TLDR
- Thailand launches the TouristDigiPay scheme for foreign tourists to convert crypto to baht.
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Tourists must pass KYC checks and use digital asset businesses regulated by the SEC and BOT.
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The scheme includes transaction limits and safeguards to prevent financial crimes.
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The move aims to boost tourism amid a drop in foreign visitors, especially from China.
The Thailand government is set to launch its new initiative, “TouristDigiPay,” designed to boost the country’s tourism sector. Starting on Monday, August 18, 2025, the scheme will allow foreign visitors to convert their cryptocurrency into Thai Baht for electronic payments. This move is part of the government’s broader effort to stimulate the tourism…
