Travelling to Thailand for a holiday? Here’s how you can use cryptocurrency

Travelling to Thailand for a holiday? Here’s how you can use cryptocurrency

Thailand launched a new TouristDigiPay service that allows visitors to convert digital assets, such as cryptocurrency, into Baht to cover their travel expenses in the country. Announced by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, the 18-month pilot project aims to boost tourism, which has seen a major slump in recent years

Thailand’s new the new TouristDigiPay scheme could boost spending by international visitors by about 10 per cent — or roughly 175 billion baht. File image/Reuters