Thai Platform Unveils Crypto-to-QR Payment App for Foreign Travelers

The initiative brings together key global and domestic players across financial technology and retail. Collaborators include stablecoin issuer $USDT, retail operator The Mall Group, and payments network Visa. WORPT is also preparing to introduce physical and virtual Visa prepaid cards. Once rolled out, users will share a single baht balance for both QR-code payments and card transactions without needing separate transfers or top-ups.

“The key objective behind WORPT is to enable international travelers to make practical use of the cryptocurrencies they already have while visiting Thailand,” said Pavin Jittiwongsamarn, co-founder of WORPT. “We have therefore focused on connecting the entire process… providing travelers with greater convenience and more payment options throughout their journey.”

Shift Toward Everyday Crypto Use

Developer executives emphasized that the setup complies with identity verification, transaction monitoring, and anti-money laundering (AML) regulatory rules mandated by the sandbox framework.

“Historically, cryptocurrencies have largely been viewed as assets for holding and trading,” said Janeboon Roonnaphaya, co-founder of WORPT. “What makes the current development particularly significant is their transition toward practical utility in everyday life.”

WORPT executives, along with representatives from Tether, The Mall Group, and regulatory bodies, plan to host an official launch event and panel discussion in November 2026 to discuss the future of digital asset payments in tourist economies.