Thailand Introduces New Travel Rule for Cryptocurrency Transfers
Thailand’s new Travel Rule introduces counterparty checks for crypto transfers through SEC-regulated operators from 27 February 2027.
Thailand’s new Travel Rule introduces counterparty checks for crypto transfers through SEC-regulated operators from 27 February 2027.
The Regulatory Framework All digital asset business activities in Thailand are regulated under the Emergency Decree on Digital Asset Businesses B.E. 2561 (2018). This foundational law, supported by detailed rules from …
The Thai government has introduced a five-year personal income tax exemption on profits from cryptocurrency and digital token trading with the publication of Ministerial Regulation No. 399 (B.E. 2568) in the Royal Gazette on …
Update (September 25, 2025): Thailand’s SEC has formally opened the application phase for the TouristDigiPay sandbox. The relevant regulations became effective on September 24, 2025. The SEC is now accepting applications …
Thailand’s TouristDigiPay: New SEC Rules for Crypto-to-Baht Tourist Payments UPDATE (August 18, 2025): The SEC has officially launched this initiative under the name “TouristDigiPay.” While this article provides our original in-depth analysis of …
Thailand has significantly tightened its regulation of the digital asset sector. Two Royal Decrees, which came into effect on April 13, 2025, have expanded the legal framework for cryptocurrency and digital …