Started with the first day of the big event in Thailand Blockchain Thailand Genesis 2022 Opening ceremony on the first day of the event with the theme “Opportunities of Thailand in the arena of Digital Asset and Blockchain” that Bitcoin Addict co-hosted this event as well.
In the first session, there are 2 Speakers, Khun Watanya Bunnag or Madam Deer. Former member of the Democratic Party and Mr. Pakornwut Udomphiphatsakul Members of the House of Representatives of the Democrat Party join in this session as well.
In this topic, we talked about the application of Blockchain technology in both the public and private sectors and how Blockchain can help create value for the Thai industry.
Madame Dear believes that Blockchain will help promote and can be used in all industries and can be used to manage the verification of the source of information. And the public sector must change its role from being a regulator to being a supporter. (Facilitator) technology to enable Thailand to compete with the global market.
“The government’s mindset has to be changed from regulator to facilitator. Lack of government support The state must spearhead in inviting people to come. create opportunities for Thai private sector stand on the world stage.”
Mr. Pakornwut views that blockchain technology can be used to reduce inequality in society, such as in international money transfers. and can be used to exchange information securely
“Blockchain may be mainly used in the financial sector, especially the cbdc, seeing that Bitcoin cannot be used as a mass adoption, and if the technology is used, it can help prevent corruption. The use of government budgets will be more cost-effective and transparent.”
“The private sector is smart. The government should support research and development funding. Supervision must be consistent. You have to think carefully whether technology is a threat or an opportunity,” he concluded.
This is the end of today’s first session. We have seen the perspectives of the government on technology and necessity, including the opportunity to use Blockchain in various industries. The government sector will play a very important role in driving its use. technology