Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Thailand Launches Program to Convert Crypto for Tourism Spending
Thailand is trying to make it easier for tourists to spend money.
They are letting people exchange their digital money, like Bitcoin, for Thai money called baht.
This new program, called TouristDigipay, will let tourists convert their crypto through licensed companies.
Tourists can then spend the baht on things like food and hotels.
However, businesses won't be able to accept crypto directly.
This is an effort to attract more visitors and help the tourism industry, which is very important for Thailand's economy, especially as they try to offset decline in tourist arrivals.
Thailand is launching a program allowing foreign tourists to convert crypto to baht.
The TouristDigipay program is an 18-month pilot commencing in the fourth quarter.
Visitors can convert digital assets via licensed operators and e-money providers.
Direct crypto payments to merchants are not allowed; merchants will receive baht.
The program aims to boost tourism, which contributes 12% to Thailand's GDP.
- Who
- Foreign tourists and digital asset business operators
- What
- Thailand is launching the TouristDigipay program, allowing foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht.
- When
- The 18-month pilot program begins in the fourth quarter.
- Where
- Thailand
- Why
- To boost tourism and facilitate spending for visitors.
- Program Name
- TouristDigipay
- Conversion Method
- Digital assets to baht via licensed operators
- Spending Cap
- 500,000 baht per month
- Primary Goal
- Boost tourism
- Tourism GDP Contribution
- 12%
- Pilot Duration
- 18 months