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Do I have to pay tax on crypto trading profits in Thailand?
Yes, if you're a Thai tax resident (180+ days/year). Crypto gains are taxable income under Section 40(4)(g) of the Revenue Code. File in PND 90/91 by March 31. Progressive rates 0-35% apply.
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Crypto taxation in Thailand: **Who must pay:** - Thai tax residents (180+ days in Thailand in a tax year) - Income from crypto trading, staking, mining, airdrops, DeFi yields **Tax treatment:** - Crypto gains classified as income from capital assets - Reported under Section 40(4)(g) of the Revenue Code - Progressive personal income tax rates: 0-35% - First THB 150,000 is exempt **Taxable events:** - Selling crypto for fiat - Crypto-to-crypto swaps (e.g., BTC to ETH) - Using crypto to pay for goods/services - Receiving crypto as payment **Filing:** - File PND 90 or PND 91 by March 31 - Report gains in THB at time of disposal - Use FIFO method for cost basis **Record keeping:** - Keep detailed records of all transactions - Use crypto tax software (Koinly, CoinTracker) - Retain records for 5 years
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