Thailand with global tourism record is now setting its foot on digital assets following the Trump’s path to use Bitcoin on a daily use. The demand for crypto assets are rising in the country, that’s why Thailand wants to grow its digital economy, and to make that happen, the Thailand International Digital Business and Financial Center (TIDC) has brought in two new advisors—Tekin Salimi and Rushi Manche. This move is important because their expertise will help Thailand improve its blockchain and stablecoin systems, promote crypto adoption, and attract more digital investments. In simple terms, they’ll guide Thailand in becoming a leader in digital technology.
据官方消息，泰国国际数字商业与金融中心（TIDC）宣布任命 Movement Labs 联合创始人 Rushi Manche 为该中心顾问，将参与推动泰国区块链技术的发展。
TIDC是由泰国数字经济和社会部（MDES）及国家电信公司（NT）支持的重要合作项目，— Mykola Bielieskov (@rindervirtuoz74) February 6, 2025
Why These Appointments Matter
TIDC is backed by Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) and National Telecom Public Company Limited (NT). Their goal is to create a strong digital environment, support new tech projects, and bring in global investments. This is where Salimi and Manche come in.
Thailand is a progressive & forward thinking nation, well positioned to become a global leader in crypto
Honor to serve on the TDIC advisory board alongside @rushimanche https://t.co/B1EtMVjI5f
— tekin (@tekinsalimi) February 6, 2025
Tekin Salimi is the founder of dao5, a crypto fund managing over $500 million. He’s also a former lawyer and knows a lot about blockchain investments. Rushi Manche co-founded Movement Labs, a company that works on making blockchain networks more secure and efficient. Their knowledge will help Thailand attract blockchain projects and improve its digital systems.
proud to be an official advisor for the Thailand government via TIDC on their digital asset rollout with @tekinsalimi
thailand like many emerging markets are quickly growing their digital asset strategy especially with the american signoff.
these regions are most keen for…
— rushi (@rushimanche) February 6, 2025
Thailand’s SEC Embraces Blockchain
Along with TIDC’s efforts, Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is launching a new blockchain-based platform for trading digital tokens. This will make it easier and faster for companies to trade digital assets, like tokenized bonds and other investment products.
The SEC has already approved four token projects, with two more under review, focusing on green finance and investment opportunities. This new system will handle everything digitally—from trading and payments to keeping track of investors. The SEC also plans to connect different blockchain networks to make the system more flexible.
The Future of Crypto in Thailand
Even though Thailand has some rules against using crypto for everyday payments, the country is focusing more on big, institutional crypto projects. The government is even thinking about creating a stablecoin backed by government bonds. This shows that while Thailand is careful, it’s also serious about becoming a big player in the world of digital finance.
With the new advisors and advanced blockchain plans, Thailand is clearly on the path to becoming a major hub for digital innovation.
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