Thai central bank to test retail baht digital currency next year


BANGKOK, April 4 (Reuters): Thailand's central bank will begin testing use of its retail digital currency for the general public in the second quarter of next year before fully implementing it over the next 3-5 years, an assistant governor has announced.

The retail central bank digital currency (retail CBDC) is aimed at providing access to convenient and secure financial services, Vachira Arromdee told a briefing.

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Thailand , Central Bank , Test , Retail , Baht , Dogital Currency , 2022

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