Thailand’s Finance Ministry has announced a five-year exemption on capital gains tax for cryptocurrency trading, effective from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029. The measure applies exclusively to transactions conducted through exchanges, brokers, and dealers licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Scope of the Tax Break

The exemption covers capital gains realized from trading digital assets on regulated platforms. However, other forms of crypto-related income, including mining rewards and staking yields, remain subject to taxation under existing Thai tax laws. This distinction is critical for investors and businesses operating in the country’s digital asset space.

The policy aims to encourage formal…