Thailand

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.

Thailand has approved a five-year income tax exemption on crypto trading profits from 2025 to 2029, applying to sales through licensed platforms. The move aims to spur blockchain innovation while maintaining investor protection through regulatory oversight.

A Chinese man was arrested at Don Mueang Airport while trying to flee to Singapore after being accused of stealing over $6 million in Bitcoin from two investors. Thai police had been tracking him since April and stopped him just before he boarded the flight.

Amidst escalating kidnapping threats targeting crypto owners, the Bitcoin Family has adopted a novel security approach—dispersing their seed phrases across four continents.

Thailand’s SEC is banning five major crypto exchanges on June 28, 2025, because they operated without proper local licenses. The ban aims to protect investors and prevent these platforms from being used for money laundering and illegal activities.

"Madam Ngo", a fugitive behind a massive crypto fraud, was caught in Thailand after scamming over 2,600 people. She now faces extradition to Vietnam for trial.

Thailand is exploring crypto-linked credit card payments for tourists while also considering merging its digital asset and securities regulations to streamline oversight and boost market participation.

Thailand has approved a trial launch of digital government bond tokens called G-Tokens, aimed at helping small investors access secure savings options. The tokens will be worth 5 billion baht and are expected to go on sale by July.

The US Treasury has sanctioned the Karen National Army (KNA) and its leaders for running crypto fraud and human trafficking networks linked to billions in losses. Authorities say KNA territory hosted "pig butchering" scams that forced trafficked individuals to defraud victims.

Thailand has introduced stricter crypto laws to fight online fraud and illegal foreign platforms, giving authorities power to block unlicensed services and punish misuse. The new rules also raise security standards for crypto firms and come after several high-profile scams and arrests.