Thailand's SEC finalizes crypto travel rule, requiring self-custodial wallet checks by 2027

Thailand's SEC issued Travel Rule regulations requiring digital asset operators to collect information on parties to crypto transfers, effective Feb. 27, 2027, giving firms nearly six months to build compliance systems. Operators must verify ownership or control of self-custodial wallets and retain transaction records for at least five years. SEC secretary-general Pornanong Budsaratragoon said the rules aim to reduce money laundering and terrorist financing risks. The final rules followed two public consultations, with most stakeholders supportive. Separately, the SEC proposed retail access to certain overseas crypto derivatives and advanced draft spot Bitcoin and Ether ETF rules.

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