Kraken in Thailand
- Rank in Thailand
- #2 of 4
- Bitcoin in Thailand
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.7
- Review updated
- 2026-08-23
Yes. Kraken serves Thailand and ranks second of the 4 exchanges in our Thailand guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Credit or debit card (on international platforms). Kraken Pro charges 0.25% maker and 0.40% taker below $10,000 in 30-day volume, falling from there. Identity verification is required to deposit fiat and trade.
How to pay on Kraken in Thailand
The deposit rails Kraken offers to buyers in Thailand, from our Thailand guide reviewed 2026-08-12. Each one links to how that rail works here.
What Kraken charges, and what it asks for
Kraken Pro charges 0.25% maker and 0.40% taker below $10,000 in 30-day volume, falling from there. The simple Buy widget and card purchases include a spread and cost noticeably more.
- maker
- 0.25% on Kraken Pro below $10,000 in 30-day volume, decreasing at higher tiers
- taker
- 0.40% on Kraken Pro below $10,000 in 30-day volume, decreasing at higher tiers
- spread note
- Instant buys through the simple interface include a spread; use Kraken Pro for the published maker-taker rates.
- deposit note
- ACH and SEPA deposits are free or low cost; card and digital wallet deposits carry processing fees.
- withdrawal note
- Bitcoin withdrawals carry a small network-based fee; fiat withdrawal costs vary by method and currency.
Identity verification
Required. Identity verification is required to deposit fiat and trade.
Kraken's security and regulatory record
10 dated events on our record since 2020, 6 of them breaches, enforcement actions, insolvencies or outages. Newest first.
- Proof of reserves
Latest proof of reserves shows bitcoin backed at 102.9%
- Breach
Kraken refuses extortion after two support staff misused internal systems
- Licence
Kraken wins a MiCA licence from the Central Bank of Ireland
- Resolved
SEC drops its unregistered exchange case against Kraken
- Enforcement
Australian court finds Kraken's local operator broke product rules, AUD 8 million penalty
Is bitcoin legal in Thailand?
Bitcoin is legal in Thailand under the Emergency Decree on Digital Asset Businesses of 2018, with the Thai SEC licensing exchanges, brokers, and dealers. The government sweetened the licensed route with a personal income tax exemption on crypto capital gains realized through SEC-licensed operators, covering the start of 2025 through the end of 2029, while regulators have moved to block unlicensed foreign platforms. Using digital assets as a means of payment has been prohibited since 2022.
Every exchange we rank in Thailand
Ranked by our editorial review of fees, security record and local payment support. Rankings are never sold.
| # | Exchange | Rating | Fees | ID check | Pays with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Binance | 4.2 | From 0.1% spot, maker and taker | Required | Thai bank transfer (THB), PromptPay, Credit or debit card (on international platforms), P2P trades in baht |
| 2 | KrakenThis page | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | Credit or debit card (on international platforms) |
| 3 | Coinmama | 3.9 | Commission plus card surcharge | Required | Thai bank transfer (THB), PromptPay, Credit or debit card (on international platforms) |
| 4 | CEX.IO | 4.0 | Maker-taker; card costs more | Required | Credit or debit card |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kraken available in Thailand?
Yes. Kraken ranks second of the 4 exchanges in our Thailand guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Credit or debit card (on international platforms). Our Thailand guide was last reviewed 2026-08-12 and the Kraken review on 2026-08-23.
What payment methods does Kraken accept in Thailand?
In Thailand, Kraken takes Credit or debit card (on international platforms). These are the localized rails from our Thailand guide, not the platform's global list.
What does Kraken charge?
Kraken Pro charges 0.25% maker and 0.40% taker below $10,000 in 30-day volume, falling from there. The simple Buy widget and card purchases include a spread and cost noticeably more.
Does Kraken require identity verification?
Yes. Identity verification is required to deposit fiat and trade. Our record marks this as the platform's own policy rather than a Thailand rule, so it applies wherever Kraken operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Thailand?
Bitcoin is legal in Thailand under the Emergency Decree on Digital Asset Businesses of 2018, with the Thai SEC licensing exchanges, brokers, and dealers.
Has Kraken had security incidents or regulatory action?
Our record for Kraken lists 10 dated events since 2020: 4 enforcement actions, 2 breaches, 2 licences, 1 resolved case and 1 proof-of-reserves attestation. The most recent, on 2026-06-30: Latest proof of reserves shows bitcoin backed at 102.9%. Each event carries a source on the Kraken review.
Kraken elsewhere in Asia
Kraken ranks in 127 countries on this site. the review lists all of them.
Sources
- Kraken fee schedule
- Bloomberg: Kraken said to prepare for IPO
- Value Add VC: Kraken IPO and valuation analysis
- Kraken security practices
- Kraken: Washington state launch (July 2025)
- Yahoo Finance: Thailand waives crypto capital gains tax on licensed platforms
- Acclime Thailand: five-year digital asset tax exemption
- Expat Tax Thailand: crypto tax exemption 2025-2029 details
