Thailand Goes Tax-free On Crypto Until 2029
Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has announced a sweeping tax exemption on capital gains from the sale of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, for a five-year period, in a move designed to position the nation as a leading global financial hub for digital assets.
From January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029, Thailand will waive capital gains tax on profits from crypto sales made through licensed crypto asset service providers.
Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said that the measure was designed to strengthen Thailand's position as a global digital asset hub, as well as to make Thailand one of the first countries with robust digital asset tax laws.
The new tax measure also aimed to promote cryptocurrency trading under the Thai SEC's supervision, and in line with Anti-money Landering (AML) policies recommended by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
The Ministry of Finance highlighted crypto assets’ growing importance in fundraising and technological innovation, projecting that the policy will help expand the Thai economy and boost tax revenue by at least 1 billion baht in the medium term.
Thailand's Regulatory Reforms
Thailand’s crypto-friendly stance is part of a wider trend of regulatory reforms. In May, the ministry announced plans to allow tourists to spend crypto, further integrating digital assets into the economy.
The news came shortly after the Thai SEC announced their decision in late May to ban five global crypto exchanges-including Bybit, OKX, CoinEX, XT.COM, and 1000X for allegedly operating without valid licenses. The enforcement is set for June 28.
Meanwhile, major crypto firms such as KuCoin and Tether are expanding their regulated presence in Thailand, with KuCoin launching a fully licensed subsidiary after acquiring an SEC license on Friday.
Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin USDt, has started rolling out its tokenized gold digital asset in Thailand with a listing on local crypto trading platform Maxbit in mid-May.