Taxability

Thailand doesn’t tax crypto at 15%. It deducts 15% witholding tax at source, it is not the same thing. You still need to file gains remitted to Thailand on your personal income tax return.

You can find out more about cryptocurrency tax in Thailand here 

If it isnt remitted to Thailand, it doesn’t have to be declared as it is not an assessable income source as it is a remittance tax basis.

You can find out more about cryptocurrency tax in Thailand here 

If the trading is conducted outside Thailand, tax applies on gains on assets sold and brought into Thailand.

Yes, crypto and investment income can be taxed for DTV visa holders if they are tax residents.  Residents pay tax on Thai-sourced income and foreign income brought into Thailand, which includes capital gains or dividends derived from cryptocurrency. Mining income is also taxable.

For more information on cryptocurrency taxation in Thailand, please visit this link. Thailand has announced a five-year exemption on cryptocurrency gains; however, as of July 2025, this has not been confirmed. Under the proposal, the exemption will only apply to gains on licensed Thai exchanges.

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