Thailand's SEC releases a three-year strategic plan to launch a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency ETFs

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC) has released a three-year strategic plan, focusing on establishing a regulatory framework for crypto ETFs and promoting asset tokenization. The Secretary-General of the Thai SEC, Pornanong Budsaratragoon, stated that the plan aims to develop digital assets as a formal investment category and enhance the competitiveness of the local market.

According to the plan, the Thai SEC expects to issue regulatory guidelines for crypto ETFs early this year and explore issuing them in the form of trusts. Meanwhile, the Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) is studying the launch of crypto futures trading. In terms of security regulation, the Thai SEC intercepted 47,692 crypto mule accounts used for fraud in 2025 and handled over 12,000 investor inquiries. Currently, the value of Thailand's digital asset market is approximately $3.19 billion, with an average daily trading volume of $95 million. Additionally, the Thai government has approved a capital gains tax exemption on crypto transactions conducted through authorized service providers from 2025 to 2029.