Thailand Grants 5-Year Tax Holiday on Crypto Gains – Will Capital Flood In?

Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a new tax measure designed to advance the nation’s goal of becoming a leading global hub for digital assets. The Ministry of Finance has introduced new measures that include a five-year personal income tax exemption on capital gains from digital assets.

This exemption applies only to transactions conducted through licensed platforms regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and will take effect from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029.

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According to the government, the tax break will boost transparency in trading, support innovation in blockchain and financial technologies, and encourage international participation in Thailand’s digital economy.

By offering a clear and favorable regulatory framework, the government seeks to position Thailand as a leading player in the crypto space, while also ensuring that the necessary oversight and compliance mechanisms are in place. This initiative is part of a broader plan to turn Thailand into a regional financial and innovation hub.

Policy Seeks to Attract Investment and Stimulate Growth

Thailand’s Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said the government designed the approved tax relief to stimulate the country’s digital asset market and attract foreign capital.

The government anticipates that the policy could lead to over 1 billion baht in additional tax revenue in the medium term through indirect channels such as increased spending and related economic activity.

The exemption only applies to transactions carried out via SEC-approved platforms. This is to encourage users to operate within regulated environments.

Thailand Among First to Formalize Crypto Tax Regulations

With this move, Thailand becomes one of the first countries in the world to adopt clear and structured tax legislation specific to digital assets.

The Thai Revenue Department is preparing to introduce protocols that are in line with the OECD’s data exchange standards, intended to ensure transparency and traceability in digital transactions.

These latest developments show Thailand’s commitment to long-term crypto policy clarity, differentiating it from jurisdictions where digital asset regulation remains ambiguous or reactionary.

Officials also hinted that this could be the first step toward introducing other tax models, such as Value Added Tax (VAT), on digital asset activities in the future.

Thailand to Shut Access to Bybit, CoinEx, and OKX

In May, Thailand’s SEC said that it would block access to five major cryptocurrency exchanges on June 28, part of a sweeping crackdown intended to curb money laundering and protect retail investors from unauthorized digital asset platforms.

The regulator said that Bybit, 1000X, CoinEx, OKX, and XT.COM were operating without a license. All five platforms have been accused of offering trading services to Thai users without authorization through their websites.

This is “to protect investors and prevent illegal platforms from being used for money laundering by criminals,” the SEC said in a translated statement.