Thailand Introducing Crypto ETF Rules to Support Digital Asset Investment

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Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is planning to introduce new regulations early this year for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), tokenized investment products, and futures trading. 

While cryptocurrency payments remain banned, Thailand is eager to bolster its reputation as an international digital assets hub to encourage investment and innovation in the country.

Deputy SEC Secretary-General Jomkwan Kongsakul said the SEC board has approved the ETFs in principle and that there will be formal guidelines early this year for establishing compliant cryptocurrency ETFs, adding: “A key advantage of crypto ETFs is ease of access; they eliminate concerns over hacking and wallet security, which has been a major barrier for many investors.”

The SEC also plans to allow cryptocurrency futures trading on the Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX). Additionally, Thailand plans to recognize digital assets as an official asset class, ensure “financial influencers” making recommendations on securities or investments are authorized to do so, introduce market makers to support liquidity, and launch a green token to encourage ESG investment in the country.

On June 17, 2025,  the Thai Ministry of Finance also announced it would be waiving capital gains taxes on digital assets sold via licensed platforms until December 31, 2029, in line with a commitment to making Thailand an international digital asset hub.