Thailand Enables Crypto-to-Baht Payments for Tourists via PromptPay QR Codes
Thailand has launched a new payment system allowing tourists to convert cryptocurrencies into Thai Baht and pay via PromptPay QR codes. The WORPT app, developed by WiPay and Waan Exchange, operates within the SEC's regulatory sandbox, aiming to modernize tourism infrastructure and attract high-spending visitors.
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