Trading from Thailand: what is different
USD/THB is one of the few Southeast Asian currency pairs on the platform, so Thai traders can trade their own currency directly. It moves on Bank of Thailand rate decisions, tourism flows and the US dollar's direction.
Gold has deep roots in Thailand, where it is still weighed in baht (one baht-weight is about 15.2 grams of 96.5% gold). Domestic shop prices follow international spot gold — XAU/USD — converted into baht, which is why Thai gold buyers watch both.
At UTC+7 with no daylight saving, the Asian session is your morning, London opens mid-afternoon and the London–New York overlap runs from 20:00 to midnight in winter.
Forex market hours in Thailand
The forex market is open 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday, passing from Asia to Europe to North America. These are the main sessions converted to local time in Thailand.
| Session | Local time, Nov–Mar | Local time, Apr–Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo session | 07:00–16:00 | 07:00–16:00 |
| London session | 15:00–00:00 | 14:00–23:00 |
| New York session | 20:00–05:00 | 19:00–04:00 |
| London–New York overlap | 20:00–00:00 | 19:00–23:00 |
| Weekly open | Monday 05:00 | Monday 04:00 |
| Weekly close | Saturday 05:00 | Saturday 04:00 |
The busiest hours for the major pairs and gold are usually the London–New York overlap. Spreads tend to be widest around the daily rollover and in the first hour after the weekly open.
Markets to watch from Thailand
- USD/THB — the baht against the US dollar.
- XAU/USD (gold) — the price behind Thai gold-shop prices.
- Nikkei 225, Hang Seng, China A50 and Singapore 30 — Asian indices trading in your daytime.
- USD/JPY and AUD/USD — the most active pairs during the Asian session.
Accounts and funding
| Account | Minimum deposit | EUR/USD spread | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $100 | From 1.0 pips | None |
| Pro | $1,000 | From 0.6 pips | None |
| Raw ECN | $5,000 | From 0.0 pips | $7 per lot |
Accounts are held in US dollars and funded in USDT on BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) or Tron (TRC20). There is no Thai baht conversion inside your account; any conversion happens wherever you buy or sell USDT. Identity verification is completed once, before your first withdrawal.
Regulation and your responsibility
AlphaFX Pro is an international broker and is not licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC) and the Bank of Thailand. Our registration in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is in progress. We do not provide investment advice or a local office in Thailand.
Before opening an account, make sure the law in Thailand allows you to trade CFDs with a broker based outside the country, and check any rules on moving money abroad. If you are not sure, ask us before you deposit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I trade the Thai baht?
Yes. USD/THB is available as a CFD, along with 100+ other currency pairs.
What time does forex open in Thailand?
The week opens on Monday at 05:00 Bangkok time from November to March, and 04:00 from April to October.
What is the minimum deposit from Thailand?
The Standard account opens from $100, funded in USDT. Pro starts at $1,000 and Raw ECN at $5,000.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. This page is general information, not investment advice. Read the Risk Disclosure.