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Binance unit seeks TouristDigiPay partners
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/11/2025
» The Thai unit of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance is seeking local partners as the company is keen to participate in TouristDigiPay, a regulatory sandbox programme that allows foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht to spend in Thailand.
TouristDigiPay digital asset scheme kicks off
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/09/2025
» TouristDigiPay, a regulatory sandbox programme that allows foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht to spend in Thailand, launched on Thursday with registration opening for digital asset and e-money operators, says the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
How tourist spending is going digital
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/08/2025
» Starting in the fourth quarter this year, foreign investors arriving in Thailand can convert digital assets such as cryptocurrencies into baht to cover their travel expenses and spending in the country.
Traders on sidelines awaiting Fed signals
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/08/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities traded in a narrow range ahead on Friday as investors awaited a key speech from US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell that could shed light on the direction of monetary policy. Many traders are scaling back bets on an imminent US interest-rate cut.
Crypto sandbox targets tourists
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, 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.