---
type: city
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "southeast_asia", "apg", "legal"]
aliases: ["TH-BKK", "THA-BKK", "กรุงเทพมหานคร"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--thailand]]"]
sources:
  - name: "Thai SEC + BOT"
    url: "https://www.sec.or.th"
    type: "official"
  - name: "Royal Decree on Digital Asset Businesses 2018"
    url: "https://www.sec.or.th"
    type: "framework"
---

# 🇹🇭 [[city--bangkok|Bangkok]] (TH-BKK) — Crypto Regulation

> Bangkok hosts Thai SEC-regulated crypto exchanges (Bitkub, Satang). Thailand has comprehensive crypto regulation under SEC and BOT. 15% withholding tax on crypto gains.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Legal |
| Sub-jurisdiction of | [[country--thailand|Thailand]] |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Moderate |
| Region | [[domain--asia-pacific|southeast asia]] |
| Currency | [[entity--thb|THB]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 15% withholding tax |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 20% CIT |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | Thai SEC + BOT |
| Framework | Royal Decree on Digital Asset Businesses 2018 |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | No |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | non_compliant |

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No specific DeFi regulation

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No specific stablecoin framework

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No specific NFT regulation

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.1/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 18% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs; infrastructure supports mining operations mainly in industrial zones.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 36/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | moderate |

## Enforcement

Enforcement focused on unlicensed operators and consumer protection

## CBDC Status: pilot

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.io/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-04-13.*

**Sources:**
- [Thai SEC + BOT](https://www.sec.or.th)
- [Royal Decree on Digital Asset Businesses 2018](https://www.sec.or.th)