{"id":33606,"date":"2024-12-15T21:00:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T18:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=33606"},"modified":"2024-12-15T18:38:54","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T15:38:54","slug":"thailand-should-study-crypto-former-prime-minister-of-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/thailand-should-study-crypto-former-prime-minister-of-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"Thailand Should Study Crypto! &#8211; Former Prime Minister of Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Former Prime Minister of Thailand, <strong>Thaksin Shinawatra<\/strong>, delivered a speech at the Intercontinental Hotel in <strong>Hua Hin<\/strong>, urging the Thai government to study <strong>cryptocurrencies<\/strong> and continue <strong>sandbox experiments<\/strong> to remain relevant on the global stage.<\/p>\n<p>Shinawatra did not suggest that Thailand should buy cryptocurrencies but emphasized the importance of understanding <strong>digital assets<\/strong> and the global <strong>digitalization trends<\/strong>. He stated, \u201cThere are already many cryptocurrencies. Some people say that in the future, we will have more currencies than countries. Thai people must think and understand this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also highlighted that the incoming Trump administration\u2019s <strong>trade tariffs<\/strong> and the idea of paying off the national debt with <strong>Bitcoin<\/strong> make understanding the digital economy even more critical.<\/p>\n<h2>Thailand&#8217;s Digital Economy Initiatives<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>August 2024<\/strong>: The <strong>Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)<\/strong> announced a <strong>regulatory sandbox<\/strong> for crypto service providers, creating a testing environment for experimental financial technologies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 2024<\/strong>: The <strong>Pheu Thai Party<\/strong> distributed digital cash worth <strong>10,000 baht<\/strong> (approximately $280) to 45 million residents as an economic stimulus.<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2024<\/strong>: <strong>Kasikornbank<\/strong>, Thailand&#8217;s second-largest bank, launched the country\u2019s first licensed <strong>crypto custody service<\/strong> for digital asset businesses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 2024<\/strong>: The <strong>Thailand SEC<\/strong> proposed allowing investment funds to access crypto investments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 2024<\/strong>: The <strong>Bank of Thailand<\/strong> partnered with the <strong>Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)<\/strong> to test <strong>tokenized cross-border payments<\/strong>, as part of HKMA\u2019s <strong>Project Ensemble<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These developments reflect Thailand&#8217;s proactive efforts in <strong>crypto regulations<\/strong> and the <strong>digital economy<\/strong>, showcasing its dedication to innovation and adaptation in the global financial landscape.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>You can also freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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