Thailand is shifting to broaden regulated entry to bitcoin by new ETF and derivatives guidelines slated for early 2026.
ETF guidelines in early 2026
Thailand’s Securities and Change Fee (SEC) stated it’s getting ready regulatory pointers for the institution of exchange-traded funds that give buyers publicity to property like bitcoin with out managing self-custody.
SEC Deputy Secretary-Normal Jomkwan Kongsakul stated Thailand plans to:
“Subject regulatory pointers for the institution of crypto ETFs early this 12 months.”
Thailand authorised its first spot bitcoin ETF in June 2024, initially restricted to institutional buyers.
By October 2025, the SEC stated it deliberate to develop choices past bitcoin to incorporate different property in a “basket” construction.
Beneath the up to date framework, buyers could allocate as much as 5% of diversified portfolios to digital property.
Futures buying and selling on TFEX
Alongside ETFs, the Thai SEC is rolling out guidelines for bitcoin-linked futures buying and selling on the Thailand Futures Change (TFEX), utilizing current infrastructure underneath the Futures Buying and selling Act.
The Thai SEC additionally plans to acknowledge digital property as an official asset class underneath the Derivatives Act.
Tokenization and tax incentives
Thailand is advancing guidelines for tokenized bonds and different real-world property, and officers have additionally mentioned the potential of baht-backed stablecoins.
The nation eliminated capital beneficial properties tax on digital asset trades from Jan. 1, 2025, by Dec. 31, 2029.
Officers have additionally stepped up enforcement in opposition to unlicensed monetary influencers and tightened credential necessities for funding recommendation.