Sirithida Phanomwan Na Ayudhya, Governor Assistant of the Bank of Thailand (BOT), revealed that BOT is continuously monitoring the use of various forms of digital assets, including the development of investment and innovative financial services. This includes the use of digital assets as a medium of payment for goods and services, which is expected to increase.

In the past, BOT regularly notified and reiterated that it does not support the use of digital assets for payment of goods and services. This is due to the high price volatility of digital assets and the risk of network theft, as well as the risk of personal data leakage or being used for money laundering. If digital assets are widely used for payment of goods and services, including in the next phase of services, the above risks may affect the stability of the payment system, the stability of the national financial system, and harm the public. This view is consistent with regulatory agencies in countries such as the UK, EU, South Korea, and Malaysia. Some countries restrict the primary use of digital assets for investment purposes, such as Indonesia and Vietnam, while others are pending consideration of appropriate supervision.

Currently, the Bank of Thailand is working with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and relevant agencies to consider regulatory models for using digital assets as payment for goods and services. This will limit the aforementioned risks and focus on utilizing technology to develop financial innovations, improve the efficiency and security of the payment system, and maintain the overall stability of the economy and financial system.

Source: Financial Weekly Bulletin

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