2026-01-12 02:28:44

Thailand's government just greenlit tourists to pay with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies—a significant move in the ongoing global adoption race. This isn't just about payment convenience; it signals how nations are strategically positioning themselves in the Web3 landscape. As more countries experiment with crypto-friendly policies, we're watching a real-time game theory play out: early adopters gain competitive advantages, while others risk falling behind in the next financial era.

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SatoshiChallenger

· 9h ago

Ironically, data shows that less than 0.3% of Thai tourists pay with BTC. How did it become a "significant initiative"? Historical lesson: El Salvador said the same thing initially. And now? Interesting, another country that thinks it has jumped ahead and taken the lead has emerged. Objectively speaking, a policy-friendly environment does not equal actual adoption rate. Most of the time, those two are not the same, and many have already experienced a crash. I'm not trying to criticize; unless I see real transaction data, it's just marketing hype. Let's revisit this "strategic layout" in half a year to see how effective it really is. I bet it will be quite awkward. As for game theory, it still depends on whether the money can really be spent to count.

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ImaginaryWhale

· 9h ago

Thailand's move was a clever play, now just waiting for other countries to follow suit... The early entrants' bonus period is really coming to an end.

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GasFeeDodger

· 10h ago

Thailand's move is quite good; it should have been done this way a long time ago. The competition in Southeast Asia for the crypto market is becoming increasingly obvious.

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BridgeTrustFund

· 10h ago

Thailand's move is really ruthless, directly breaking the deadlock. Countries that jumped in early are really enjoying it. --- It's the same old rhetoric... How many of these can truly be scaled up? --- Playing game theory skillfully, but the key is how regulation will follow. Otherwise, it's just a new way to cut the leeks. --- Southeast Asia is indeed making efforts. It feels like the next wave of opportunities will be here. --- Travel payments with crypto... sounds appealing, but I'm worried it might just be another PPT project. Waiting to see the follow-up. --- This is true great power competition. Whoever embraces Web3 first will hold the discourse power.

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