Bitcoin Narrative Rises Amid Thai Banking Crackdown

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The fallout from Thailand’s mass account freezes has sparked renewed attention on Bitcoin.

“Thank you, BoT, for the free Bitcoin marketing,” joked investor Daniel Batten.
“This should be an international story. Thank god for Bitcoin,” added Jimmy Kostro of the Thailand Bitcoin Learning Center.

However, under current laws:

Crypto payments are banned by Thailand’s central bank

Bitcoin and crypto remain legal for trading, but not usable for day-to-day transactions

Authorities are now in talks to create a workaround for account freezing and transfer limits, but uncertainty remains high.

For many, the episode highlights why self-custody and decentralized money continue to gain appeal, especially in regions where banking access can be disrupted overnight.

[Rimon Khan]

The irony is huge — Thailand bans crypto payments, but freezing bank accounts just highlights why Bitcoin exists. People always find a way to value freedom of money.

[Nahid Hossen]

Central banks can shut down access overnight. Bitcoin is the only system where your funds can’t be frozen by decree. That message will resonate more than any marketing campaign.

[JanEmil]

If you hold on exchange the same could happen.
Some chains actually also have freeze option.