Thailand Targets Gold and Crypto Markets to Disrupt Illicit and Grey Capital Flows

On 13 January 2026, Thailand's government directed regulators to tighten oversight of gold trading, cryptocurrency platforms, and currency exchanges to curb illicit and so-called grey money flows. Authorities plan to build a centralized Data Bureau, lower reporting thresholds for gold purchases, and strictly enforce crypto Travel Rule requirements while also considering limits on daily foreign exchange and speculative gold activity to ease pressure on the baht.