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Australia vs Thailand

Crypto regulation comparison

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Australia

Australia

Thailand

Thailand

Legal
Legal

Cryptocurrency is legal and well-regulated in Australia. AUSTRAC oversees AML/CTF compliance for exchanges, ASIC handles consumer protection, and the ATO treats crypto as property for tax purposes. Australia has been developing a comprehensive licensing framework for digital asset platforms.

Thailand has a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework under the Digital Asset Business Emergency Decree (2018). The SEC Thailand licenses digital asset exchanges, brokers, and dealers. Crypto gains are taxed at 15% withholding tax, though the government exempted VAT on crypto trading on authorized exchanges from 2022. Thailand has a well-developed exchange ecosystem with Bitkub as the dominant platform.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 0-45%
Tax Rate 15%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator ASIC, AUSTRAC, ATO
Regulator SEC Thailand, BOT (Bank of Thailand)
Stablecoin Rules Stablecoins to be regulated under proposed payments framework legislation
Stablecoin Rules SEC Thailand regulates digital tokens including stablecoins
Key Points
  • Digital currency exchanges must register with AUSTRAC and comply with AML/CTF Act
  • ATO treats cryptocurrency as a CGT asset; holding for 12+ months qualifies for 50% discount
  • ASIC regulates crypto products that qualify as financial products under the Corporations Act
  • Treasury released a token mapping consultation in 2023 to classify digital assets
  • Proposed licensing regime for digital asset platforms under development
Key Points
  • Digital Asset Business Emergency Decree B.E. 2561 (2018) provides comprehensive regulation
  • SEC Thailand licenses exchanges, brokers, dealers, and fund managers for digital assets
  • 15% withholding tax on crypto gains; VAT exempted on authorized exchange trades since 2022
  • BOT restricts crypto for payments but allows it as an investment asset
  • Bitkub is the dominant exchange (~90% market share domestically)
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