Thailand SEC widens derivatives scope to cover digital assets and carbon credits in 2026

On February 10, 2026, following a Cabinet decision, Thailand's SEC moved to broaden the range of underlying products allowed under the Derivatives Act B.E. 2546 (2003) to include digital assets and carbon credits. The regulator plans licensing and supervisory adjustments with TFEX to support new derivative contracts, while market data show Thailand's crypto sector has reached $3.19 billion in value and $95 million in average daily trading volume.