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Thailand cryptocurrency regulatory developments

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Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is implementing new regulatory frameworks for digital asset operators to increase transparency and mitigate financial crime. In early September 2026, the SEC finalized ‘Travel Rule’ requirements scheduled for implementation on February 27, 2027. These rules mandate that licensed operators collect and transmit identifying information for both senders and recipients. Notably, the framework includes self-custodial wallets, requiring operators to verify customer ownership or control for transactions involving 30,000 Thai baht or more. SEC Secretary-General Pornanong Budsaratragoon stated these measures aim to ‘reduce the risk of digital asset operators being used for money laundering and terrorist financing.’ Following this, the SEC proposed additional opened a public consultation principles specifically targeting on September 12, 2026, regarding proposed regulations for stablecoin transfers. transactions. The framework includes a proposed daily limit of 5 million baht (approximately $151,000) for both inbound and outbound transfers involving external wallets. To prevent third-party transfers through supervised platforms, transfers, the proposal includes a ‘same-owner requirement’ prohibiting transfers draft rules would restrict stablecoin deposits and withdrawals to accounts or from wallets not verified as belonging to the same customer. The proposal also suggests capping inbound and outbound stablecoin Exemptions from the daily cap would apply to transfers at 5 million baht per person, per day, per operator, between Thai-regulated operators that comply with limits calibrated to a customer’s verified income. These proposed measures follow concerns from the Bank of Thailand regarding abnormal trading volumes Travel Rule, as well as certain authorized business entities and the potential market makers. The regulator also intends to implement stricter screening processes, requiring operators to monitor blockchain activity for stablecoins links to bypass banking disclosure requirements. high-risk wallets and ensure transaction values align with customers’ declared financial profiles. Public comments on the proposal are being accepted through September 25, 2026.

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