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KYC tiered · openTrust9.2
Fee0.1%
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Buy crypto in Thailand
Thailand is one of Asia's most welcoming crypto markets, with the SEC licensing exchanges like Bitkub and Binance TH. From 2025 it even exempts tax on gains made through licensed platforms.
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OKX
KYC tiered · openTrust8.8
Fee0.1%
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Crypto.com
KYC full · openTrust8.8
Fee0.5%
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Bybit
KYC full · openTrust8.6
Fee0.1%
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Coinbase
KYC full · limitedTrust9.4
Fee0.6%
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Kraken
KYC tiered · limitedTrust9.3
Fee0.25%
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eToro
KYC full · limitedTrust8.5
Fee1%
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Uphold
KYC full · limitedTrust8.2
Fee1%
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The rulesNew to crypto? Start here
Is crypto legal in Thailand?
Buying crypto is legal in Thailand and regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which licenses local exchanges. The home-grown Bitkub leads the market, and Binance operates locally through a Gulf joint venture as Binance TH. Licensed platforms run full KYC and connect directly to Thai bank accounts.
Thailand made the market unusually tax-friendly. It waived the 7% VAT on trades through licensed exchanges, and from January 2025 it exempted personal income tax on crypto capital gains made via licensed providers for five years, through 2029. Funding is fast and cheap through PromptPay and bank transfer, making it easy to start with a small amount.
Status
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Regulator
SEC Thailand
Currency
THB ฿
Tax
Tax break to 2029
VAT waived; income tax on licensed-exchange gains exempt 2025–2029
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Buying crypto in Thailand: FAQ
Yes. Buying and holding crypto is legal and regulated by the SEC, which licenses exchanges such as Bitkub and Binance TH. Licensed platforms run full KYC and connect to Thai banks.
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