泰國前總理他信提議將普吉島打造成比特幣（BTC）支付特區

泰國前總理他信提議將旅遊城市普吉島打造成比特幣（BTC）支付特區，這一想法得到了積極回應。

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra recently proposed designating the tourist destination Phuket as a special zone for Bitcoin (BTC) payments, sparking positive reactions.

泰國前總理他信近期提議將旅遊勝地普吉島指定為比特幣（BTC）支付特區，引發正面迴響。

According to the Bangkok Post, Gulf Finance CEO Nirun Phuwathananuwong commented on the former prime minister's proposal on the 26th.

根據《曼谷郵報》報道，海灣金融執行長 Nirun Phuwathananuwong 26 日對前總理的提議發表了評論。

Former Prime Minister Thaksin proposed exploring the possibility of making Phuket a special zone for Bitcoin payments in the tourism sector.

前總理他信提議探索將普吉​​島打造成旅遊業比特幣支付特區的可能性。

Specifically, CEO Phuwathananuwong stated that the proposal "not only reflects the momentum of global virtual asset adoption but also shows that top-level leaders are willing to embrace innovation." He added, “As the adoption of digital and virtual assets accelerates globally, Thailand should not be left behind.”

具體而言，執行長 Phuwathananuwong 表示，該提案“不僅反映了全球虛擬資產採用的勢頭，而且表明高層領導者願意擁抱創新。”他補充說：“隨著全球數位和虛擬資產的採用加速，泰國不應落後。”

Moreover, CEO Phuwathananuwong noted that "considering Thailand's reliance on tourism and foreigners, introducing a virtual asset payment system in Phuket aligns strategically." He also mentioned that "a sandbox approach would give regulators time to assess the impact of the pilot project while allowing consumers and businesses to gain experience."

此外，執行長 Phuwathananuwong 指出，“考慮到泰國對旅遊業和外國人的依賴，在普吉島引入虛擬資產支付系統具有戰略意義。”他還提到，“沙盒方法將使監管機構有時間評估試點項目的影響，同時讓消費者和企業獲得經驗。”

However, CEO Phuwathananuwong highlighted the need for cooperation from regulators and financial institutions in establishing such plans.

然而，執行長 Phuwathananuwong 強調，制定此類計畫需要監管機構和金融機構的合作。

He explained that "initiatives to introduce Bitcoin or other virtual assets as a means of payment could affect the Bank of Thailand's risk management capabilities. Hence, the risks and rewards of the plan should be carefully evaluated.”

他解釋說，“引入比特幣或其他虛擬資產作為支付手段的舉措可能會影響泰國銀行的風險管理能力。因此，應仔細評估該計劃的風險和回報。”

Additionally, CEO Phuwathananuwong stated that "regulatory changes are also necessary. Currently, the Bank of Thailand strictly prohibits the use of Bitcoin and other virtual assets as a means of payment. The central bank and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) need to establish a framework to effectively manage the initiative.”

此外，執行長 Phuwathananuwong 表示，“監管變革也是必要的。目前，泰國央行嚴格禁止使用比特幣和其他虛擬資產作為支付手段。央行和證券交易委員會（SEC）需要建立有效管理該計劃的框架。”