他信·西那瓦敦促泰国监管稳定币交易，使在线赌博合法化

泰国前总理他信·西那瓦强调，稳定币交易“没有风险”，并敦促政府监管稳定币和其他有形资产支持的代币交易。

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.

泰国前总理他信·西那瓦敦促政府监管稳定币交易和其他有形资产支持的加密货币，强调了增加收入和经济现代化的潜力。他信在 1 月 13 日发表讲话时还提议通过在线赌博合法化来扩大泰国的收入来源。

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.

他信强调稳定币的低风险，鼓励政府将其交易合法化。他还提议通过在线赌博合法化来扩大泰国的收入来源，强调每年税收收入近 1000 亿泰铢（40 亿美元）的潜力。

Highlighting the Potential of Online Gambling Tax

凸显在线赌博税的潜力

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.

他信还提请人们注意泰国在线赌博合法化的巨大收入潜力。据报道，该国的地下赌博业涉及2至400万用户，每年收益和损失总计5000亿泰铢。根据他信的估计，如果对赌博活动征收 20% 的税率，政府每年可以创收超过 1000 亿泰铢（30 亿美元）。

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.

这项建议是在内阁最近批准《娱乐综合体商业法案》之际提出的，该法案将使赌场合法化并建立娱乐中心。拟议的法律仍需泰国众议院批准。

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

他信建议建立一个监管框架，其中包括“护照式”准入系统，以监控赌博活动并确保合规性。他解释说，

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

“我们需要一张护照来控制谁可以参加比赛。”

Phuket Proposed as Pilot for Crypto Payments

普吉岛拟作为加密支付试点

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·西那瓦呼吁泰国证券交易委员会（SEC）允许稳定币交易并促进资产支持的加密货币的使用。他强调了采用稳定币的潜在好处，表明它们可以在不引入波动性的情况下改善经济交易。

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

他信提议将普吉岛作为实施加密支付的测试地点，因为该地区具有试点数字货币计划的潜力。他说，

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

“不会有任何风险；它只是世界上的另一种货币。”

Thailand’s Journey in Digital Currency Adoption

泰国的数字货币采用之旅

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.

泰国已经采取措施整合数字货币。 2024 年 7 月，政府向 4500 万公民分发了每人价值 280 美元的数字货币，耗资 138 亿美元。该举措旨在刺激全国经济活动。

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，泰国央行于 2024 年 4 月完成了零售央行数字货币 (CBDC) 试点。虽然没有立即计划正式推出 CBDC，但泰国央行打算利用试点中的见解来增强支付系统并探索新的支付系统。应用领域。

Influence of Thaksin’s Political Legacy

他信政治遗产的影响

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.

尽管他信·西那瓦没有在现任政府中担任职务，但他的影响力仍然很大。他的女儿Paetongtarn Shinawatra 担任泰国总理。

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，即赌博合法化促进了旅游业的增长和GDP的增长，作为泰国可以考虑的例子。然而，政府尚未宣布敲定拟议的赌博改革或实施稳定币交易法规的时间表。