Crypto exchanges available in Thailand
Thailand has a regulated exchange market, so residents can use platforms licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC). Licensed operators include Bitkub, Bitazza, InnovestX, Orbix, Upbit Thailand, and Gulf Binance, among others. Using a licensed Thai operator keeps you inside the rules and is the route that qualifies for the 2025 to 2029 capital gains exemption.
How exchange availability works in Thailand
To serve Thai residents lawfully, an exchange must hold a digital asset business licence overseen by the SEC. As of June 2026 the SEC publishes the list of licensed operators, and only those on it may legally offer exchange services to people in Thailand. Some large global platforms operate in Thailand through a locally licensed entity rather than their international site, which is why the available product can differ from the global one.
The following platforms held SEC licences as of June 2026. This is a factual list of licensed availability, not a ranking or an endorsement, and you should confirm current licence status on the SEC register before acting.
| Exchange | Standing in Thailand | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bitkub | SEC licensed | The largest domestic exchange by Thai trading volume. |
| Bitazza | SEC licensed | Domestic operator offering exchange and brokerage services. |
| InnovestX | SEC licensed | Operator within a Thai financial group. |
| Orbix | SEC licensed | Domestic exchange with bank linked custody arrangements. |
| Upbit Thailand | SEC licensed | Local entity of the international Upbit brand. |
| Gulf Binance | SEC licensed | Binance offered in Thailand through a licensed local joint venture. |
Foreign exchanges without a Thai licence are not authorised to solicit Thai residents, and the SEC has previously named unlicensed platforms in public warnings. Using an unlicensed venue also means a disposal would generally fall outside the capital gains exemption, which only covers licensed Thai operators.
What to check before you sign up
- Confirm the platform appears on the current SEC list of licensed operators.
- Complete identity verification, since licensed Thai operators apply anti money laundering and know your customer checks.
- Check which assets are listed, as licensed Thai exchanges do not list NFTs, meme tokens, or fan tokens.
- Remember that licensed operators cannot offer staking or lending yield products to the public.
- Keep records of every trade for the Revenue Department, even where the capital gains exemption applies.
Tax
As of June 2026 disposals through SEC licensed Thai operators qualify for the personal income tax exemption on capital gains that runs from 2025 to 2029, and trading on licensed venues is exempt from value added tax. Income such as staking and mining is not covered. See the Thailand tax page and verify with the Revenue Department before filing.
Compare available exchanges in Thailand
The platforms above hold SEC licences and serve Thai residents. Use the comparison to weigh fees, listed assets, and features across the licensed options.
Compare available exchanges in ThailandRegulator and sources
The regulator is the Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC), which licenses digital asset operators and publishes the official list.
- SEC Thailand, list of licensed digital asset business operators (consult for current status).
- Emergency Decree on Digital Asset Businesses, B.E. 2561 (2018).
- SEC Thailand investor alerts on unlicensed digital asset platforms.
- Fintech News Singapore, list of licensed cryptocurrency exchanges in Thailand, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
- Which crypto exchanges are legal in Thailand?
- As of June 2026 exchanges that hold a digital asset business licence overseen by the Thai SEC are legal to use, including Bitkub, Bitazza, InnovestX, Orbix, Upbit Thailand, and Gulf Binance. Confirm current status on the SEC register before acting.
- Is Binance available in Thailand?
- Yes, through Gulf Binance, a locally licensed joint venture that operates under SEC supervision. As of June 2026 this is the compliant route for Thai residents rather than the global Binance site.
- Can I use a foreign crypto exchange in Thailand?
- A foreign exchange without a Thai licence is not authorised to solicit Thai residents, and disposals there would generally fall outside the capital gains exemption. Using a licensed Thai operator keeps you inside the rules.
- Do Thai exchanges list every coin?
- No. As of June 2026 licensed Thai exchanges trade SEC approved cryptocurrencies and do not list NFTs, meme tokens, or fan tokens. The SEC approved list includes assets such as bitcoin, ether, USDC, and USDT.
- Why should I use a licensed exchange in Thailand?
- Licensed operators are supervised by the SEC and offer consumer protections, and disposals through them qualify for the 2025 to 2029 capital gains exemption. Unlicensed venues offer neither.