他信·西那瓦敦促泰國監管穩定幣交易，使線上賭博合法化

泰國前總理他信·西那瓦強調，穩定幣交易“沒有風險”，並敦促政府監管穩定幣和其他有形資產支持的代幣交易。

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has urged the government to regulate stablecoin trading and other cryptocurrencies backed by tangible assets, highlighting the potential for increased revenue and economic modernization. Speaking on Jan. 13, Thaksin also proposed expanding Thailand’s revenue streams by legalizing online gambling.

泰國前總理他信·西那瓦敦促政府監管穩定幣交易和其他有形資產支持的加密貨幣，強調了增加收入和經濟現代化的潛力。他信在 1 月 13 日發表講話時還提議透過線上賭博合法化來擴大泰國的收入來源。

Emphasizing the low risk associated with stablecoins, Thaksin encouraged the government to legalize their trade. He also proposed expanding Thailand’s revenue streams by legalizing online gambling, highlighting the potential for nearly 100 billion baht ($4 billion) in annual tax revenue.

他信強調穩定幣的低風險，並鼓勵政府將其交易合法化。他還提議透過線上賭博合法化來擴大泰國的收入來源，強調每年稅收收入近 1,000 億泰銖（40 億美元）的潛力。

Highlighting the Potential of Online Gambling Tax

凸顯在線賭博稅的潛力

Thaksin also drew attention to the substantial revenue potential of legalizing online gambling in Thailand. The country’s underground gambling industry reportedly involves 2 to 4 million users, with annual gains and losses totaling 500 billion baht. At a 20% tax rate on gambling activities, the government could generate over 100 billion baht ($3 billion) annually, as per Thaksin’s estimation.

他信還提請人們注意泰國線上賭博合法化的巨大收入潛力。據報道，該國的地下賭博業涉及2至400萬用戶，每年收益和損失總計5000億泰銖。根據他信的估計，如果對賭博活動徵收 20% 的稅率，政府每年可以創造超過 1,000 億泰銖（30 億美元）。

This recommendation comes as the cabinet recently approved the Entertainment Complex Business Act, which would legalize casinos and establish entertainment hubs. The proposed law still requires approval by Thailand’s House of Representatives.

這項建議是在內閣最近批准《娛樂綜合體商業法案》之際提出的，該法案將使賭場合法化並建立娛樂中心。擬議的法律仍需泰國眾議院批准。

Thaksin suggested a regulatory framework that includes a “passport-type” access system to monitor gambling activities and ensure compliance. He explained,

他信建議建立一個監管框架，其中包括「護照式」准入系統，以監控賭博活動並確保合規性。他解釋說，

“We would have like a passport to control who can play.”

“我們需要一張護照來控制誰可以參加比賽。”

Phuket Proposed as Pilot for Crypto Payments

普吉島擬作為加密支付試點

In addition, Thaksin Shinawatra called for Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow stablecoin trading and facilitate the use of asset-backed cryptocurrencies. He highlighted the potential benefits of adopting stablecoins, suggesting that they could improve economic transactions without introducing volatility.

此外，他信·西那瓦呼籲泰國證券交易委員會（SEC）允許穩定幣交易並促進資產支持的加密貨幣的使用。他強調了採用穩定幣的潛在好處，表明它們可以在不引入波動性的情況下改善經濟交易。

Thaksin proposed Phuket as a test location for implementing crypto payments, due to the region’s potential for piloting digital currency initiatives. He stated,

他信提議將普吉島作為實施加密支付的測試地點，因為該地區具有試點數位貨幣計畫的潛力。他說，

“There will be no risk; it is just another currency in the world.”

「不會有任何風險；它只是世界上的另一種貨幣。

Thailand’s Journey in Digital Currency Adoption

泰國的數位貨幣採用之旅

Thailand has already taken steps toward integrating digital currencies. In July 2024, the government distributed digital money worth $280 each to 45 million citizens, costing $13.8 billion. This initiative aimed to stimulate economic activity nationwide.

泰國已經採取措施整合數位貨幣。 2024 年 7 月，政府向 4,500 萬公民分發了每人價值 280 美元的數位貨幣，耗資 138 億美元。該措施旨在刺激全國經濟活動。

Moreover, the Bank of Thailand completed a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot in April 2024. While there are no immediate plans for an official CBDC launch, the central bank intends to use insights from the pilot to enhance payment systems and explore new areas of application.

此外，泰國央行於 2024 年 4 月完成了零售央行數位貨幣 (CBDC) 試點。 。

Influence of Thaksin’s Political Legacy

他信政治遺產的影響

Although Thaksin Shinawatra does not hold a position in the current administration, his influence remains significant. His daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, serves as Thailand’s Prime Minister.

儘管他信·西那瓦沒有在現任政府中擔任職務，但他的影響力仍然很大。他的女兒Paetongtarn Shinawatra 擔任泰國總理。

Thaksin cited Singapore’s model, where legalized gambling has contributed to tourism growth and GDP, as an example for Thailand to consider. However, the government has yet to announce a timeline for finalizing the proposed gambling reforms or implementing stablecoin trading regulations.

他信引用了新加坡的模式，即賭博合法化促進了旅遊業的成長和GDP的成長，作為泰國可以考慮的例子。然而，政府尚未宣布敲定擬議的賭博改革或實施穩定幣交易法規的時間表。