Im mainly looking to buy in Asia, Thailand, and Vietnam region.
It looks like you have to cross them both off your list:
Can I buy directly with a Bitcoin transaction or would this need to be converted into FIAT at some point?
If you also include the intermediaries and government agencies, then I don't think you can "directly" pay everything with
BTCitcoin, but if you ever decide to do such a thing, make sure to have a lawyer who knows the rules for both sides!