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Thailand launches WORPT app allowing foreigners to pay local merchants via crypto-to-Baht QR codes
A new payment application lets expats and tourists spend cryptocurrency directly at Thai vendors by converting it to Baht for standard QR code scans.
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The short version
The new WORPT app allows foreigners to convert cryptocurrency into Thai Baht for everyday purchases.
Users can pay at local merchants by scanning standard Thai QR codes directly through the app.
The Thai government also announced a 100-baht travel voucher scheme that includes foreign residents.
Foreigners in Thailand can now use cryptocurrency to pay local merchants via standard QR codes. According to Workpoint Today (in Thai), a newly launched application called WORPT allows users to convert their crypto balances directly into Thai Baht for everyday spending.
The app bridges the gap between digital assets and Thailand's ubiquitous QR payment network. By handling the crypto-to-Baht conversion within the app, it ensures that local vendors receive standard fiat currency when a user scans their payment code.
The developers have also announced plans to issue a linked Visa card in the near future, which would expand spending options beyond QR-compatible shops.
What this means for you
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For expats and long-term visitors, this removes a major friction point in utilizing digital assets locally.
Direct spending: You no longer need to route cryptocurrency through a Thai bank account to pay for coffee, meals, or services.
Merchant compatibility: Because the app outputs Thai Baht, it works with any local vendor that accepts standard QR code transfers.
Future expansion: The upcoming Visa card will likely allow for online purchases and payments at larger retailers that rely on traditional card terminals.
100-baht travel vouchers for foreign residents
In a separate update affecting expat wallets, the Thai government has rolled out a new travel voucher scheme. According to Thaiger, the initiative provides 100-baht discounts and is officially open to both Thai citizens and foreign residents.
Government stimulus programs frequently exclude non-citizens, making this a notable exception. While the 100-baht value is modest, foreign residents can claim the vouchers to slightly offset their domestic travel costs.
Why it matters
Expats now have a direct, legal mechanism to spend cryptocurrency at local Thai merchants via QR codes, bypassing the need to withdraw funds through a traditional bank account.
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