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Nepal vs Thailand

Crypto regulation comparison

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Nepal

Nepal

Thailand

Thailand

Banned
Legal

Nepal has banned cryptocurrency trading, mining, and transactions. The Nepal Rastra Bank declared crypto trading illegal in 2017, and the Nepal Telecommunications Authority has been directed to block crypto exchange websites. Law enforcement has arrested individuals for operating crypto exchanges. Despite the ban, some citizens use VPNs to access crypto.

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 None
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 15%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator NRB (Nepal Rastra Bank)
Regulator SEC Thailand, BOT (Bank of Thailand)
Stablecoin Rules All crypto activities banned
Stablecoin Rules SEC Thailand regulates digital tokens including stablecoins
Key Points
  • NRB declared all crypto trading and transactions illegal in 2017
  • Mining cryptocurrency is also prohibited
  • NTA directed to block access to crypto exchange websites
  • Arrests have been made for operating crypto trading platforms
  • NRB exploring a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as an alternative
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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