The new WORPT app lets tourists in Thailand turn crypto into Thai baht instantly, then pay at shops and restaurants. Seeing how it works gives a clear example of using digital money while traveling.

WORPT was built by e‑money provider Wipay together with Waan Exchange, a digital‑asset exchange founded by Chaval Jiaravanon. Wipay founder Pavin Jittiwongsamarn said the app targets crypto‑holding visitors from South Korea, Japan, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

The company expects about 200,000 users in its first year and projects 15 billion baht (US$442 million) in spending over the 18‑month trial, according to the developers. These figures show the scale the service hopes to achieve.

Tourists deposit the stablecoins USDT or USDC into the WORPT app, where they are converted into Thai baht. Payments are then sent through Thailand’s QR PromptPay system, so merchants receive ordinary baht and never handle crypto, as reported by workpointTODAY.

Under the SEC‑approved sandbox rules, users must verify their identity with both the exchange and the e‑money provider, and the converted baht can only be stored in an e‑wallet registered in the user’s own name. A Visa prepaid card linked to the same baht balance is also planned, with a physical card slated for mid‑November and a virtual version for early 2027, the Thai news site said.

In short, WORPT lets crypto‑holding tourists instantly change stablecoins into Thai cash, pay with QR codes, and soon use a Visa card, all while staying within strict identity checks. The app demonstrates a practical bridge between digital assets and everyday spending in Thailand.