When a new local merchant begins accepting #Bitcoin, it’s important we support them in the early days. This not only helps them build confidence but also demonstrates the strength and value of community.
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Asia’s fastest growing physical Bitcoin hub.
Two more restaurants were added to the Bitcoin network in Thailand today. Patus Pasta and The Extraction Sansai.
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Bitcoin education enters Asia’s academic stage.
Northern Thailand is quickly becoming the heart of Asia’s grassroots Bitcoin movement. Grateful to @gladstein and @Jeff Booth for your wisdom and guidance in advancing Bitcoin as a freedom tool for vulnerable regions like ours.
Thai women in Bitcoin is a super power. This a foundational period of time for all Thai Bitcoiners.


Thank you @gladstein and @Jeff Booth for visiting us this week in Northern Thailand and sharing such meaningful stories with our Bitcoin community.


We lost a freedom fighter today.
Lamphun Provincial Government in Northern Thailand approached our team today about Bitcoin education at the city level.


@Shaun Yakihonne is stronger today then it was yesterday.Today I spoke with @Jeff Booth about our Bitcoin education initiative, the world’s first Bitcoin Half Marathon in Chiang Mai, Thailand on November 2, 2025. Over 1,000+ runners from 30+ countries have registered for this historic race, bringing larger scale awarness to the new system. Be part of history and join us this November by registering at

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Local government leaders embracing Thailand's Run For Freedom Bitcoin Half Marathon event. 

Bitcoin out of the conference halls, off stages and onto the streets, where real grassroots adoption begins.


Thailand will host Asia’s first ever Bitcoin Run For Freedom, setting a historic milestone.


Bitcoin Learning Center, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 90 second video for Bitcoin Asia presentation.

The power of Bitcoin communities when you band together!
For nearly 10 years, Stefan has been hosting the local weekly Bitcoin meetup in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He is a brilliant community builder and thought leader, and he's also one of the reasons I moved to this region over 3.5 years ago. I really enjoyed this conversation with him.
Bitcoin Education and Community is a lot of work but also a lot of fun.


When physical Bitcoin spaces align in harmony, the results are joyful.
Collaborating with Bitcoin educators at Chiang Mai Rajabhat University in Thailand today marks a powerful step forward for Bitcoin education in Asia.