Thailand Already Using Central Bank’s Digital Currency

Thailand's digital currency is backed by the central bank’s foreign currency reserves, which have grown by $25 billion over the past 12 months.

Thai Central Bank Taps Cement Company for First Digital Currency Payments

The Bank of Thailand is integrating a CBDC payments system into the financials of the country’s oldest cement company in an extension of its Inthanon project.

Thailand to Raise $6.4M With Sale of Blockchain-Based Bonds

The Thai Public Debt Management Office plans to sell the cheaply priced bonds through a state-owned bank’s blockchain e-wallet.

Thailand Turns to Blockchain to Boost Renewable Energy Push

A Thailand public-private joint venture has inked a deal with blockchain startup Power Ledger to encourage renewables trading and uptake.

Thai Remittance Platform Starts Processing Ripple Payments

DeeMoney has become the first non-banking institution to use RippleNet in Thailand.

Why Security Token Offerings Are a Big Yawn in Parts of Asia

Security token offerings were supposed to be the next big blockchain-based investment vehicle. But investors in Thailand and Taiwan aren't so interested.

Thai Gang Member Arrested Over Alleged $16 Million Crypto Fraud

A Thai man has been arrested for alleged involvement in a crypto crime ring that fleeced investors for 500 million baht.

IBM-Maersk Logistics Blockchain to Be Used by Thai Customs Agency

The Customs Department of Thailand will begin trialing IBM and Maersk's TradeLens blockchain platform for international shipping.

Thailand to Bring Cryptocurrency Under Anti-Money Laundering Rules

Thailand's anti-money laundering regulator is planning to amend the country's laws to mandate reporting by cryptocurrency exchanges.