Overview
- Deputy secretary-general Jomkwan Kongsakul said formal guidelines enabling crypto ETFs will be released early this year after in‑principle approval.
- Authorities are preparing for compliant funds to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand once investment and operational rules are finalized.
- The SEC plans to recognize digital assets under the Derivatives Act to permit crypto futures trading on the Thailand Futures Exchange.
- A tokenization sandbox with the Bank of Thailand is being set up, with bond token issuers encouraged to test products under supervision.
- Liquidity supports such as market makers, a portfolio allocation cap of roughly 4–5%, tighter promotion rules, and enforcement actions including KuCoin Thailand’s suspension are part of the program.