Topp Jirayut Srupsrisopa, Founder and Group CEO of Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd., a trailblazer in Thailand’s digital asset and blockchain industry, participated in the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland. Under the theme “Assets: From Concrete to Ether,” Jirayut joined esteemed global leaders in finance, including Ola Doudin, Co-founder and CEO of BitOasis; Jeremy Allaire, Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Circle Internet Financial; and Marc Bayle de Jessé, CEO of CLS Bank International. The panel, moderated by Xin Guan, news anchor and business editor at China Global Television Network (CGTN), took place on 23 January 2025.
During the session, Jirayut emphasised how financial innovation is revolutionising the transformation of traditional assets into digital assets and tokens. He spotlighted Thailand’s position as a potential leader in the digital asset space, supported by proactive government policies and robust regulations from the Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC).
“Thailand is poised to lead in digital assets, especially in projects like real estate tokenization, which democratises investment by allowing individuals to purchase tokens representing real estate for as little as 10 baht,” Jirayut said. Bitkub is currently collaborating with local partners on such initiatives.
He also highlighted tokenisation’s applications in carbon credit tokens and electricity tokens, referred to as ‘Green Tokens,’ expected to launch this year. He forecasted significant growth in tokenised assets in Thailand, Singapore, and the UAE over the next two to three years.
However, Jirayut pointed out the need for unified global regulations and standards to address legal loopholes and ensure secure liquidity flow. He advocated for simplifying complex blockchain technologies, making them more accessible and intuitive for everyday users. “By eliminating technical jargon and seamlessly integrating these technologies into daily life, we can unlock significant benefits for the broader public,” he explained.
2025 is set to see the adoption of real estate tokenisation and carbon credit tokens gain traction, with Thailand emerging as a key player alongside Singapore and the UAE.
This marked Jirayut’s fourth participation at the WEF, where he contributed insights across four key panels:
- Innovative Trade Financing
- ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (ASEAN DEFA)
- Assets: From Concrete to Ether
- Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Thailand
Beyond his panel contributions, Bitkub Capital Group collaborated with the Thai government, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, and private sector leaders such as PTT Public Company Limited, Bangkok Bank, and The Siam Cement Public Company Limited (SCG). Together, they organised the Thailand Reception, a special event showcasing Thailand’s cultural soft power through its renowned cuisine. Bitkub designed the event’s key visuals and digital content, blending modernity with a distinctly Thai essence.
The World Economic Forum 2025, held from 20–24 January 2025 under the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age,” brought together global leaders from the public and private sectors. Discussions focused on the rapid technological advancements shaping daily life and the global economy.
