More than 2,600 Thai entrepreneurs benefit from GHL expansion of Alipay+

Tourists can pay through AlipayHK, Kakao Pay, Touch 'n Go eWallet, and Alipay.

Payment services company GHL Systems has enabled over 2,600 Thai businesses to accept cross-border digital payments from known Asian mobile wallets.

Travellers in Thailand now have the option to use their country or territory’s e-wallets at over 5,000 retail outlets powered by GHL.

This includes AlipayHK, Kakao Pay, Touch 'n Go eWallet, and Alipay. Thai merchants have been accepting Alipay since 2015.

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This alliance has been boosted by Alipay+ integration, a global cross-border digital payment and marketing solution operated by Ant Group. 

The integration has targeted a wide range of tourism businesses, including retail, F&B, hospitality, and attractions.

In the first quarter of 2023, Thailand achieved its target for tourist arrivals, welcoming 6.15 million visitors. As tourists return to Thailand, they expect a seamless payment experience through mobile wallets, enhancing their overall travel and retail experience.