The adoption of the Pao Tang digital wallet in Thailand, promoted under the Khon la Krueng (50-50 Co-Payment) Scheme, illustrates Thailand's receptiveness to digital financial instruments, amassing over 40 million users in just three years during the COVID-19 social distancing era. Nevertheless, acceptance of this platform does not confirm a broad understanding of cryptocurrencies and Web 3.0 technologies in the region. Through a mix of documentary research, online surveys and a targeted intervi...