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Regulatory · Thailand · Sat 14 Nov · 2 min read · By Roland Cinco
Thailand lets tourists convert crypto into baht without Thai bank accounts
What happened
Foreign visitors can use WORPT to convert cryptocurrency into baht and spend at Thai shops and restaurants without opening a Thai bank account.
The Edge Malaysia reported on 13 November 2026 that visitors make payments by scanning barcodes widely used in Thailand.
Wipay Co and Waan Exchange Co developed the app, which operates under TouristDigiPay, a regulatory pilot launched by Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission.
According to Wipay founder Pavin Jittiwongsamarn, WORPT is targeting crypto holders from South Korea, Japan, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
The company expects 200,000 users in its first year and projects THB15 billion in spending over the 18-month trial.
Why it matters
Sources: The Edge Malaysia
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