Thailand's Digital Hub Ambition Tested at SEABW 2026 Forum
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Key Quotes
"Thailand has infrastructure and regulations ready to compete regionally, but a key obstacle that leads foreigners to overlook us is the language barrier."
ไทยมีโครงสร้างพื้นฐานและกฎระเบียบที่พร้อมแข่งขันในระดับภูมิภาค ทว่าอุปสรรคสำคัญที่ทำให้ต่างชาติมองข้ามคือข้อจำกัดด้านภาษา
"Evaluated strategic factors why multinational technology companies choose Thailand as a base for business expansion."
ประเมินถึงปัจจัยเชิงยุทธศาสตร์ที่บริษัทเทคโนโลยีข้ามชาติเลือกใช้ไทยเป็นฐานการขยายธุรกิจ
"Open to new products like Crypto Futures and piloting exemptions for certain crypto regulations for 5 years under an experimental framework."
เปิดรับผลิตภัณฑ์ใหม่อย่าง Crypto Future และการนำร่องมาตรการยกเว้นการบังคับใช้กฎหมาย คริปโต บางประการเป็นเวลา 5 ปี ภายใต้กรอบการทดลอง
"Progress in agreements with higher education institutions to develop courses that can earn actual credits."
ความคืบหน้าในการทำข้อตกลงกับสถาบันอุดมศึกษาเพื่อพัฒนาหลักสูตรที่สามารถนับหน่วยกิตได้จริง
"USDT has a total market value of $189.5 billion (as of May 2026), reiterating Thailand's operational direction that Tether must work only with licensed exchanges."
USDT มีมูลค่าตลาดรวมอยู่ที่ 189.5 พันล้านดอลลาร์สหรัฐ (ณ เดือนพฤษภาคม 2026) และตอกย้ำทิศทางการดำเนินงานในประเทศไทยว่า Tether จำเป็นต้องทำงานร่วมกับศูนย์ซื้อขายที่ได้รับใบอนุญาตเท่านั้น
Key Entities
Organization
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand, involved in regulating the digital asset industry.
APE X CRYPTO
A company founded by Kan Khlao-wuthinan in the digital asset space.
Uniswapℹ️
A decentralized exchange protocol where Kan Khlao-wuthinan previously served as a regional executive.
Thai Digital Asset Association(สมาคมสินทรัพย์ดิจิทัลไทย)
An association for entities in Thailand's digital asset industry, with Kan Khlao-wuthinan as a committee member.
ShardLab
A Web3 company based in South Korea, supported by Hashed.
Hashed
A global venture capital fund supporting ShardLab.
A political party in Thailand, with Karn Dileopairoj as Deputy Leader.
Bitcoin Addict Thailand
A Thai organization focused on Bitcoin, co-founded by Rith Benjarit.
Block Mountain
An organization founded by Natee Tepot.
OM PLATFORM
A platform founded by Natee Tepot.
FIRO
A cryptocurrency and platform founded by Paramin Insom.
ORBIX
A digital asset trading platform founded by Paramin Insom.
National Innovation Agency (NIA)(สำนักงานนวัตกรรมแห่งชาติ (NIA))
A Thai government agency focused on fostering innovation, with Arunee Plaengnam as a representative.
Lightnet
A company involved in the financial technology sector, hosting Amolwan Chatchalittavapong.
The central bank of Thailand, collaborating on innovation test projects.
True Money
A company involved in financial services, with Apinan Dabpet providing insights on blockchain.
Bitkub Blockchain Technology
A company focused on blockchain technology, with Phaskorn Panok providing insights.
Binance TH Academy
An educational arm of Binance in Thailand focused on developing industry talent.
A university in Thailand where Udomsak Rakwongwan is an academic.
A university in Thailand where Amon Sakkoo is an academic.
CCC
An academy or organization where Phanchita Assavatheeranun represents.
ACC Academy
An academy or organization where Phanchita Assavatheeranun represents.
Token X
A company focused on tokenization, with Wanrop Boontam presenting project results.
Orbix Group
A group offering services related to digital assets, with Nicha Seigel discussing tokenization opportunities.
Tetherℹ️
A major global stablecoin issuer, with Bunyawi Plaiphantom providing updates on their operations in Thailand.
Person
Kan Khlao-wuthinan(กัณฑ์ คลอวุฒินันท์)
Founder of APE X CRYPTO, former executive of Uniswap Asia Pacific, and a committee member of the Thai Digital Asset Association.
Hojin Kim(โฮจิน คิม)
Representative from ShardLab, a Web3 company in South Korea.
Karn Dileopairoj(การ ดี เลียวไพโรจน์)
Deputy Leader of the Democrat Party, participating in a panel on building the digital asset ecosystem.
Rith Benjarit(ฤทธิ์ เบญจฤทธิ์)
Co-founder of Bitcoin Addict Thailand, participating in a panel on the digital asset ecosystem.
Natee Tepot(นที เทพโภชน์)
Founder of Block Mountain and OM PLATFORM, participating in discussions on the digital asset ecosystem and blockchain use cases.
Paramin Insom(ป รมินทร์ อินโสม)
Founder of FIRO and ORBIX exchange, participating in discussions on the digital asset ecosystem.
Wasu Wuttisanti(วสุ วุฒิสันติ)
Representative from the SEC presenting the latest policies on digital assets.
Nares Laopannarai(นเรศ เหล่าพรรณราย)
President of the Thai Digital Asset Association, discussing government support for startups.
Arunee Plaengnam(อรุณี แปลงนาม)
Representative from the National Innovation Agency (NIA) discussing government support for startups.
Amolwan Chatchalittavapong(อมลวรรณ ชัชลิตวพงษ์)
Host of the forum session from Lightnet.
Apinan Dabpet(อภินันท์ ดาบเพ็ชร)
Representative from True Money, providing insights into blockchain applications in payment systems.
Phaskorn Panok(ภาสกร ปานนอก)
Representative from Bitkub Blockchain Technology, providing insights into blockchain applications in payment systems.
Korn Poonsirivong(กร พูนศิริวงศ์)
Representative from Binance TH Academy, discussing talent development for the industry.
Udomsak Rakwongwan(อุดมศักดิ์ รักวงษ์วาน)
Academic from Kasetsart University, providing academic perspectives on educational reform for finance.
Amon Sakkoo(อามัน ซักกู)
Academic from Mahidol University, providing academic perspectives on educational reform for finance.
Phanchita Assavatheeranun(พัณณ์ชิตา อัศวธีรนันท์)
Representative from CCC and ACC Academy, providing academic perspectives on educational reform for finance.
Wanrop Boontam(วันรบ บุณธรรม)
Representative from Token X, presenting results from projects on asset tokenization.
Nicha Seigel(ณิชา ไซเกิล)
Representative from Orbix Group, discussing business opportunities in asset tokenization.
Bunyawi Plaiphantom(บุณยวีย์ พลายพันธุ์)
Representative from Tether, providing information on USDT's market value and operational requirements in Thailand.
Product
Crypto Future
A type of new product that the SEC is opening up to in the digital asset market.
Stablecoinsℹ️
A type of digital asset discussed in the context of pilot projects with the Bank of Thailand's sandbox for payment systems.
USDTℹ️
The stablecoin issued by Tether, with a reported market value of $189.5 billion USD.
Concept
Programmable Payments
A payment system technology explored in pilot projects with the Bank of Thailand.