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Jimmy Kostro
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Asia’s fastest growing physical Bitcoin hub.
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Kostro 10 months ago
Our dream was to introduce Bitcoin to thousands of Native Thai hearts. With passion and purpose, we’re making it happen from the Bitcoin Learning Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Kostro 10 months ago
The new Bitcoin Chiang Mai Podcast is awesome!
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Kostro 10 months ago
Chatting with @Fai Chat on her new Bitcoin Chiang Mai Podcast about the World’s 1st Bitcoin Half Marathon which hits Chiang Mai, Thailand, Nov 2025! Part of Bitcoin Thailand Fest, expecting 10k+ attendees. Focus: financial literacy & inclusion. A historic event in Thailand’s evolving digital currency initiatives!
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Kostro 10 months ago
Bitcoin Thailand: The World’s First Bitcoin Half Marathon & Festival 🏃‍♂️💡 Join Us in Making History! On November 2, 2025, Chiang Mai, Thailand, will host the world’s first Bitcoin Half Marathon, a groundbreaking event under the larger umbrella of Bitcoin Thailand—The Bitcoin Half Marathon & Festival. This isn’t just a race—it’s a movement. We are working with JOG AND JOY CO., LTD., Thailand’s premier race organizer, with 30+ years of experience and over 860 events nationwide. We anticipate more than 5,000 runners and over 10,000 festival attendees, all converging in one of the most vibrant cities in Southeast Asia. 🔸 Why Chiang Mai? Why Now? We’ve strategically aligned Bitcoin Thailand with Thailand’s world-famous Loi Krathong Festival, which attracts nearly 50,000 visitors to the city during the same week. This timing ensures maximum visibility, engagement, and impact for Bitcoin education and adoption. Chiang Mai is also ranked as one of the safest cities in the world, making it the perfect destination for both locals and international attendees. Whether you're running the race or enjoying the festival, you can experience all the excitement with peace of mind. Unlike traditional Bitcoin conferences that primarily cater to existing Bitcoiners, Bitcoin Thailand is for everyone. It will be an outdoor event at the new Pao Park, offering beautiful lakes and stunning mountain views that will set the perfect backdrop for this incredible celebration of Bitcoin, freedom, and financial empowerment. This event is designed to introduce the general public to Bitcoin through a focus on: ✔️ Financial Literacy – Understanding money, savings, investing, and smart financial management. ✔️ Financial Inclusion – Ensuring financial access for those left behind by traditional banking. ✔️ Financial Empowerment – Providing the tools and confidence for individuals to control their financial future. 🌍 Asia’s Largest Bitcoin Event Ever With Thailand actively exploring Bitcoin adoption, including the highly anticipated pilot program in Phuket, the momentum is building. Bitcoin Thailand will be the largest Bitcoin-focused event in Asia, centered on why Bitcoin matters and how it can change lives. 🎤 A Two-Day Celebration of Bitcoin & Freedom 📅 November 1 – A global stage for Asian Bitcoin companies, leaders, and innovators, featuring short talks and panels in English. 📅 November 2 – A day dedicated to Thai speakers, featuring local experts, engaging workshops, and interactive sessions. 🎶 Both days will be packed with live music, incredible food, and hands-on Bitcoin education led by Thailand’s most experienced Bitcoiners. Be Part of This Historic Event! We are calling on visionary sponsors, partners, and supporters to help bring this one-of-a-kind event to life. This is your chance to lead the Bitcoin revolution in Asia and make a lasting impact on financial education and adoption. 🚀 Ready to Get Involved? 📩 Contact us anywhere online or at Info@BitcoinChiangMai.org 🌐 Visit our coming soon website at www.BitcoinMarathon.org 👍 Stay updated on Facebook: Bitcoin Marathon Facebook Page Let’s run, learn, and celebrate financial freedom together! 🏆🔶🔥
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Kostro 11 months ago
On November 2nd, 2025, Thailand will make history by hosting the World's First Bitcoin Marathon! 🏃🏻‍♀️21k, 10k, 5k 🇹🇭 Save the Date! Join us in Chiang Mai, Thailand for a day where endurance meets innovation. #BitcoinMarathon #ChiangMai image
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Kostro 11 months ago
Here's tonight's event schedule at the Bitcoin Learning Center. image
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Kostro 11 months ago
Bitcoiners in Chiang Mai this weekend: Tomorrow from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, over 65 Bitcoiners will gather at The Bitcoin Learning Center for an unmissable event. Expect powerful insights from The Human Rights Foundation, Bitcoin Research, Nostr Yakihonne, Neutronpay, PlebQR, and an exclusive announcement about The Bitcoin Marathon & Festival. Talks begin at 5:00 PM, but come early to connect with fellow Bitcoiners and enjoy the fully catered experience. If you’re in Chiang Mai and passionate about Bitcoin, this is where you need to be. See you there! Sent from YakiHonne 🚀
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Kostro 11 months ago
Bitcoin Learning Center, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 🇹🇭 #Siamstr
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Kostro 11 months ago
This weekend, over 150 people will gather at the Bitcoin Learning Center—75 Bitcoiners 25 local Thai and 50 Burmese eager to explore financial freedom. Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come. image
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Kostro 11 months ago
Find out how this freedom technology can support the Burmese people. This Meetup event in Chiang Mai, Thailand will be conducted entirely in Burmese. image
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Kostro 11 months ago
Are you a Bitcoiner in Chiang Mai, Thailand on Saturday, February 8th? We’re hosting an awesome Bitcoin Chiang Mai Party before we escape the peak of burning season. It’s going to be a great time, and we’d love to see you there! image
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Kostro 11 months ago
Today, we had the privilege of delivering a fun and informative presentation at the prestigious Chiang Mai University, Thailand the first formal discussion of Bitcoin in this esteemed academic setting. We introduced the Bitcoin Learning Center, highlighted our work in Northern Thailand, and explored what makes the Bitcoin blockchain unique compared to the many blockchains that followed
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Kostro 0 years ago
We had an awesome and insightful chat as a guests on The Halving Report Podcast with @bradleymines today. We dove into Bitcoin in Thailand, shared some of our research, and talked about the work we’re doing in Northern Thailand to bring Bitcoin to the broader communities. image
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Kostro 1 year ago
The next Advanced Bitcoin Meetup is set for Friday, January 24, the same weekend as Block Mountain. With at least a dozen legit Thai Bitcoiners expected to attend, we’re limiting capacity to 75 Bitcoiners. Please only bring your partner as a guest—anyone else interested should message us directly for quality control. image
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Kostro 1 year ago
This article effectively highlights the challenges, pathways, and obstacles that need to be addressed before this can become a reality. Personally, it still feels like we are several years away from achieving this. บทความนี้สะท้อนถึงความท้าทาย แนวทาง และอุปสรรคที่ต้องจัดการก่อนที่สิ่งนี้จะกลายเป็นความจริงได้อย่างชัดเจน ส่วนตัวแล้ว ผมยังรู้สึกว่าสิ่งนี้ยังคงต้องใช้เวลาอีกหลายปีถึงจะเกิดขึ้นได้จริง image