From Chiang Mai to Canada: Why Thailand Is the Next Bitcoin Destination 🇹🇭💥

In this episode, host Brad Mines welcomes Jimmy Kostro, a passionate 🇹🇭 Bitcoin educator and community builder based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Brad reflects on how he unexpectedly discovered the 🧡 Bitcoin Learning Center after relocating to Chiang Mai — unaware he was moving into a hub of grassroots Bitcoin activism. Jimmy shares powerful insights from his work promoting 🪙 Bitcoin adoption in Thailand, including the founding of the Bitcoin Learning Center, now a cornerstone for 📚 education, 🤝 community outreach, and local engagement. The discussion explores 🇹🇭 quality of life in Thailand, Bitcoin’s transformative role in marginalized communities, and how the movement is scaling through 🔆 solar-powered mining and decentralized 🌐 nonprofit funding.They also dive into Jimmy’s unique approach to 🏠 real estate investment with Bitcoin, and his ambitious plans for the world’s first-ever 🏃‍♂️ Bitcoin Marathon, created in collaboration with 🏛️ local governments and universities.🎧 This is a must-listen episode for anyone interested in Bitcoin’s real-world impact—especially at the grassroots, community-driven level.Chapters00:00 ⏱️ Introduction to Bitcoin in Chiang Mai02:40 ✈️ Journey to Thailand and Chiang Mai06:04 🧱 Building the Bitcoin Community10:20 🧠 Educational Initiatives and Research13:13 🙌 Empowering Marginalized Communities16:39 ⚡ Innovative Projects and Bitcoin Mining19:32 🏡 Real Estate and Bitcoin Investments21:57 💸 Funding Nonprofits with Bitcoin25:53 🏃 The Bitcoin Marathon Initiative31:39 🌱 Collaborations and Community Growth36:20 🏛️ Engaging with Local Governments and Universities📌 Follow Jimmy Kostro and his incredible work:🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/JimmyKostro🌐 Website: https://www.bitcoinchiangmai.org/📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoinChiangMai/videos👇 Buy, Sell, Swap Lightning, or Pay Your Bills with Bitcoin:🔗 Sign up with our referral: https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/halvingreport 🎥 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Bitcoin-only content! Drop your questions below – we reply to all. 🕵️‍♂️ Follow us in the shadows:🐦 Twitter/X: twitter.com/halvingreport📸 Instagram: instagram.com/halvingreport🎵 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1KPu47A🍏 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@HalvingReport 🔔 Hit that bell and stay sovereign.