Thailand Expands QR Payments to 8 Countries and Hong Kong for Tourist Spending
Updated
Updated · Bangkok Post · Jun 28
Thailand Expands QR Payments to 8 Countries and Hong Kong for Tourist Spending
3 articles · Updated · Bangkok Post · Jun 28
Summary
Eight countries and Hong Kong are being brought into Thailand’s accelerated cross-border QR payment rollout, letting visitors pay Thai merchants directly through home banking apps and e-wallets.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand and Bank of Thailand said the scheme is meant to remove cash exchange friction under a “Pay like a Local” model and make spending easier for foreign travelers.
Thai businesses can join through major local banks, while international payment partners include Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay.
The push is part of Thailand’s broader digital tourism strategy, aimed at boosting visitor confidence and helping merchants meet rising demand for cashless payments.