泰国前总理他信提议将普吉岛打造成比特币（BTC）支付特区

泰国前总理他信提议将旅游城市普吉岛打造成比特币（BTC）支付特区，这一想法得到了积极响应。

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

泰国前总理他信近期提议将旅游胜地普吉岛指定为比特币（BTC）支付特区，引发积极反响。

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

据《曼谷邮报》报道，海湾金融首席执行官 Nirun Phuwathananuwong 26 日对前总理的提议发表了评论。

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

前总理他信提议探索将普吉岛打造成旅游业比特币支付特区的可能性。

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.”

具体而言，首席执行官 Phuwathananuwong 表示，该提案“不仅反映了全球虚拟资产采用的势头，而且表明高层领导者愿意拥抱创新。”他补充道：“随着全球数字和虚拟资产的采用加速，泰国不应落后。”

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，首席执行官 Phuwathananuwong 指出，“考虑到泰国对旅游业和外国人的依赖，在普吉岛引入虚拟资产支付系统具有战略意义。”他还提到，“沙盒方法将使监管机构有时间评估试点项目的影响，同时让消费者和企业获得经验。”

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

然而，首席执行官 Phuwathananuwong 强调，制定此类计划需要监管机构和金融机构的合作。

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.”

他解释说，“引入比特币或其他虚拟资产作为支付手段的举措可能会影响泰国银行的风险管理能力。因此，应仔细评估该计划的风险和回报。”

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，首席执行官 Phuwathananuwong 表示，“监管变革也是必要的。目前，泰国央行严格禁止使用比特币和其他虚拟资产作为支付手段。央行和证券交易委员会（SEC）需要建立有效管理该计划的框架。”