Core Insights - NITMX has established partnerships with major Chinese payment service providers, including UnionPay International, Ant International, and Tenpay, to facilitate cross-border payment system integration between Thailand and China, marking a significant step towards Thailand becoming a digital payment hub in Asia [1][2] Group 1: Cross-Border Payment Growth - By December 2025, the total value of inbound cross-border QR code payment transactions is projected to reach 8.0974 billion Thai Baht, representing a substantial increase of 143% compared to the same period last year [1] - The top three countries contributing to inbound transaction values in December 2025 are China (4.0992 billion Thai Baht), Malaysia (1.7499 billion Thai Baht), and Laos (70.56 million Thai Baht) [1] Group 2: Impact on Thai Economy - The collaboration between NITMX and Chinese payment platforms not only connects the payment infrastructures of Thailand and China but also serves as a starting point for Thailand's financial system to integrate with global payment networks, enhancing its role as a digital payment center in Asia [1] - The significant increase in Chinese tourists using Thailand's QR code payment system indicates that the cross-border payment cooperation has moved beyond policy agreements to a functional system, effectively reducing payment barriers for tourists and creating more opportunities for Thai merchants, thereby providing substantial support for Thailand's tourism and economic growth [2]
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Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan·2026-01-29 16:47