I don't know if this is the right forum... I looked for a "finance" thread; but couldn't find one.
It's been many years since I've been in Thailand, even though I have been living nearby in Malaysia. Covid...!
I'm thinking of maybe visiting when, and if, the covid restrictions are lifted. I would like to know if there is an ewallet that I, as a tourist, might be able to use for daily expenses. I don't have a credit card, and carrying MYR cash is not practical since the exchange rate is very poor. I do have a CIMB bank account in Malaysia, and I think I could get a good rate at their ATM's in Thailand... but they are not everywhere.
So if there was an ewallet that I could somehow load up that would be a good alternative. Otherwise I would have to change MYR for USD here, and carry a lot of cash. Years (decades) ago I used to be comfortable travelling in the Land of Smiles with a money-belt full of cash; but I'm older now.
A few years ago I saw a YouTube video on (I think it was called something like) "Satang Pro" ewallet. It used a cryptocurrency called Firo. I assume this died out; but something like it would suit me. e.g. an ewallet that could be loaded with BTC. This will be happening with Lightning network over the next few years in some countries; but maybe not so soon in Thailand.
The ideal would be if there were an ewallet that was used in both countries so I could load it with ringgit and spend baht. But too soon for that I guess...
Any suggestions?