在前總理提議後，泰國考慮比特幣支付試點計劃

隨著大多數國家轉向使用加密貨幣作為結算手段，泰國可能成為最新採用這種新興資產的國家。

Thailand is considering launching a pilot Bitcoin payment platform, according to a local Thai news outlet.

根據泰國當地新聞媒體報道，泰國正在考慮推出試點比特幣支付平台。

The initiative would see Thailand enhance its competitiveness in the global landscape by allowing tourists to make payments using cryptocurrencies.

該舉措將使泰國透過允許遊客使用加密貨幣付款來增強其在全球格局中的競爭力。

The report adds that the pilot program has received support from Binance’s Thai subsidiary, Gulf Binance.

該報告補充說，該試點計畫得到了幣安泰國子公司 Gulf Binance 的支持。

The exchange’s CEO, Nirun Fuwattanankul, said that the pilot program could be tested in Phutex City, a notable tourist attraction in the country.

該交易所執行長 Nirun Fuwattanankul 表示，該試點計畫可以在該國著名旅遊景點 Phutex 市進行測試。

“The Phutex Bitcoin payment sandbox is a positive step for the crypto industry and Thailand. It shows that the country is willing to evolve with technological advancements and is taking a proactive approach in exploring the potential benefits of cryptocurrencies,” he added.

「Phutex 比特幣支付沙盒對於加密行業和泰國來說是積極的一步。這表明該國願意隨著技術進步而發展，並正在採取積極主動的方式探索加密貨幣的潛在好處，」他補充道。

However, a significant constraint remains. The Bank of Thailand, the nation’s central bank, prohibits using cryptocurrencies as a payment method.

然而，仍然存在一個重大限制。泰國中央銀行泰國銀行禁止使用加密貨幣作為付款方式。

Thailand operates under a restricted currency system, which gives the central bank control of the means of settlement.

泰國在受限制的貨幣體系下運作，這使得中央銀行能夠控制結算方式。

Hence, the central bank sees digital asset payment as a ploy to deflect its ability to monitor the financial system and protect residents from bad actors.

因此，央行將數位資產支付視為一種策略，旨在轉移其監控金融體系和保護居民免受不良行為者侵害的能力。

Meanwhile, the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulates crypto assets.

同時，該國的證券交易委員會（SEC）負責監管加密資產。

As a result, the Bitcoin payment pilot program hinges on close collaboration between the Bank of Thailand and the SEC.

因此，比特幣支付試點計畫取決於泰國央行和美國證券交易委員會之間的密切合作。

The partnership would establish a framework for Thailand to embrace the emerging sector’s payment solutions.

該合作夥伴關係將為泰國建立一個接受新興產業支付解決方案的框架。

Escalating Crypto Adoption

加密貨幣的採用不斷升級

Thailand’s proposed foray into Bitcoin payment mirrors a broader warmth towards the sector.

泰國提議進軍比特幣支付，反映出對該行業更廣泛的熱情。

Countries worldwide are beginning to adopt Bitcoin as a store of value and a means of decentralized settlements.

世界各國開始採用比特幣作為價值儲存手段和去中心化結算手段。

For context, Russia recently confirmed the use of cryptocurrency as a means of cross-border payment despite Western sanctions.

就背景而言，儘管受到西方制裁，俄羅斯最近還是確認使用加密貨幣作為跨境支付手段。

The world’s largest country by land mass has also allowed Bitcoin mining and is considering adopting the asset as a strategic reserve currency.

這個世界上陸地面積最大的國家也允許比特幣開採，並正在考慮採用該資產作為戰略儲備貨幣。

Other countries, including the United States, Canada, and Brazil, are also warming towards Bitcoin.

其他國家，包括美國、加拿大和巴西，也對比特幣產生了濃厚的興趣。

The pioneering cryptocurrency surged to $108,000 earlier this month, spurred by US President-elect Donald Trump’s endorsement.

在美國當選總統唐納德·川普的支持下，這種開創性的加密貨幣本月早些時候飆升至 108,000 美元。