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TrueMoney Unveils THBT, Baht-Pegged Digital Data Unit
Published on 22/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 22, 2025 – TrueMoney, a leading financial technology provider in Southeast Asia, has launched Thai Baht TrueMoney (THBT), an electronic data unit pegged 1:1 to the Thai Baht on a public blockchain. A limited pilot programme is now available under the Programmable Payment initiative in the Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox.
Crypto sandbox targets tourists
Business, Published on 22/08/2025
» The TouristDigiPay sandbox, an 18-month initiative that allows foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht for domestic spending, is strengthening Thailand's digital economy and positioning the country as a regional leader, according to cryptocurrency exchange operators.
Chula carries out nation's inaugural 5.5G field test
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/08/2025
» Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Engineering has initiated the country's first 5.5G field test, paving the way for a real-time navigation system and automated factories as well as 6G development in the near future.
High hopes for Thailand's new crypto sandbox
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/07/2025
» In the increasingly competitive tourism landscape amid a global economic slowdown, pundits believe recently endorsed crypto-friendly measures will lift Thailand's attractiveness in the eyes of tech-savvy, high-spending tourists.
National crypto sandbox for tourists in the offing
Business, Published on 17/07/2025
» Digital asset exchange operators have welcomed a joint effort between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bank of Thailand to launch a crypto sandbox to allow foreign tourists to use digital assets in Thailand, saying the new initiative would drive crypto adoption across Thailand.
An intelligent approach to AI governance
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/06/2025
» Thailand has drafted principles for artificial intelligence (AI) legislation as it seeks to establish an AI ecosystem and widen adoption.
AI reforms sought in bid to become regional hub
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/06/2025
» Thailand wants to accelerate improvements to its artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, create an AI software testing centre, strengthen its AI training and develop more deep-tech startups, all as part of a drive to become a regional AI hub.
Bitcoin Marathon & Festival 2025 Gets Official Green Light
Published on 02/04/2025
» Chiang Mai, Thailand – The highly anticipated Bitcoin Half Marathon & Bitcoin Thailand Festival 2025 has been officially approved by Chiang Mai’s Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO), which is responsible for local governance, marking a significant milestone for Thailand’s Bitcoin and running communities. Set to take place on November 1-2, 2025, the event will be held in collaboration with PAO Park and Jog and Joy Thailand, one of the country’s most experienced race organisers with over 30 years of expertise and 870 successful events.
Doubts persist over financial hub bid
Post Reporters, Published on 24/03/2025
» The cabinet approved the Financial Hub bill on Feb 4, marking a significant step in Thailand’s bid to become a regional player in finance.
WHA Utilities and Power to sink B29bn into development of renewables
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/03/2025
» SET-listed WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP), an arm of WHA Corp, Thailand's biggest industrial land developer and operator, is allocating a large portion of its budget to develop its renewable energy business, hoping to earn long-term revenue by serving companies in the digital technology sector.