Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing new regulations to support crypto exchange-traded funds, crypto futures, and tokenized investment products, according to comments from senior officials this week. The regulator expects to issue formal guidelines for crypto ETFs early this year, aiming to improve investor access while reducing operational risks such as custody and wallet security.
In parallel, the SEC plans to enable crypto futures trading on the Thailand Futures Exchange and formally recognize digital assets as an asset class under the Derivatives Act. Additional measures include establishing market makers to support liquidity and expanding regulatory frameworks for tokenized bonds through a sandbox approach coordinated with the central bank.
The initiative reflects Thailand’s effort to position itself as a regional crypto hub for institutional investors, even as crypto payments remain restricted. The SEC is also tightening oversight of financial influencers and has recently suspended KuCoin Thailand for failing to meet capital requirements, underscoring a broader push toward stricter supervision.
