Thailand · Updated 04.13.26
Privacy coins in Thailand
In Thailand, both Zcash and Monero are not available on regulated platforms. The Thai SEC has actively enforced delisting of privacy coins from licensed Thai exchanges. The January 2026 SEC-AMLO agreement implementing the FATF Travel Rule reinforces this.
Your two options
Zcash (ZEC)
Not available on regulated platforms
No, you cannot buy Zcash through any regulated Thai exchange.
Read the Zcash guide >
Monero (XMR)
Not available on regulated platforms
No, you cannot buy Monero through any regulated Thai exchange.
Read the Monero guide >What to know
Thai residents cannot buy Zcash or Monero through licensed domestic exchanges. Using overseas platforms is technically possible but operates outside the Thai SEC's regulated perimeter, which has tax and reporting consequences.
Regulatory detail
SEC Thailand oversight under Digital Asset Business Act. SEC-AMLO Travel Rule implementation agreed January 2026. Privacy coin delistings enforced 2025-2026.