Not explicitly illegal for an individual, but a provider serving Thai residents without a Thai SEC licence is operating outside the framework.
Sourcing note: we could not confirm the legal position in Thailand against a named primary instrument published by the SEC Thailand. Verify with the regulator before acting on it.
Archive notice: this page was written in 2012, before binary options were banned for retail clients across the EEA, the UK and Australia. It is kept for reference. For the current position, see Legal status by country.
AnyOption Overview
Option Trading at AnyOption
At AnyOption you can trade with “standard” High/Low options and “One Touch” options as well as “Option+” that give you the chance to sell your option back no matter if it is in-the-money or out-of-the-money. This means more flexibility to you regarding your risk- and money management. You can trade man types of assets such as popular currencies, commodities, indices and stocks. There’s a payout between 65% and 80% for in-the-money options. This looks like it’s less compared to other brokers but in reality you will always get 15% back if your option expires out-of-the-money. This means less risk and a similar expected value.AnyOption Software and Usability
The AnyOption platform is very easy to use and you can see quickly that the developers really worked hard on it. The platform is a web based platform and that means you don’t have to download it and you can start trading immediately. One outstanding feature is the opportunity to view four options with one chart. This is especially useful when you observe or trade several options simultaneously. The “roll forward” function is very useful and gives you the chance to move the expiration date forward which guarantees more flexibility. Trading with binary options is very simple and it’s also possible to trade using a mobile device. AnyOption offers Apps for iPhone and Android devices. With these Apps, you can trade whenever and wherever you want. There’s also a nice SMS service that lets you know whether your option ended in or out of the money. Also very interesting is the Copyopp and the Anyoption Bubble Feature that was recently launched. It gives you the chance to place a bubble within a chart and in case the chart hits the bubble you will get paid accordingly.Deposit and Withdraw
There are several different ways to fund and cash-out your trading funds. Besides standard options like credit cards, wire transfers and instant banking you can also use Ukash or Skrill.You can deposit at AnyOption using this link >>
Hint: We recommend Skrill for all online payments. This ewallet works very easily and is used around the world. There are many shops and providers where you can make use of Skrill – just with your Skrill email address and your password.AnyOption Bonus
Please be aware that the CySec prohibits brokers to offer deposit bonuses starting from 2021. Thus Anyoption will not longer be able to offer any bonuses.Service and customer support
The AnyOption customer support responds quickly and in a friendly manner and is available 24/5 via live chat or email. You can also call their support line that is available in several different languages.Experiences with AnyOption
AnyOption is one of the most popular and largest binary option brokers. This is because of their professionalism that is reflected in in their website and customer support. AnyOption is also very innovative which makes it one of the industry leaders. Many raders will love their mobile trading opportunities that work with most mobile devices especially iPhone and Android. A nice feature is their automatic SMS alert system.Pros
- Good payout scheme
- Bubble Trading
- "Roll Forward" feature
- Copyop and SMS service
- Mobile trading applications
- Available in many different languages
Cons
- No VIP Program
- Customer support "only" 24/5
Funding and withdrawals in Thailand
Local rails here are PromptPay, local bank transfer and card. Deposit method decides whether money can come back out: card payments carry a chargeback route with a time limit, transfers to an offshore entity generally do not. Confirm the withdrawal method, minimum, fee and stated processing time in writing before funding an account. Profits are generally taxable, with the Revenue Department the relevant authority.
Brokers accepting Thai clients
Ranked by our published methodology, which weights licensing at 35% — on an unsupervised counterparty every other quality is contingent. Ratings are derived from the sub-scores, not assigned.
| # | Broker | Rating | Entity holding your funds | Min. deposit | Payout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deriv | 7.9 | Deriv (BVI) Ltd / Deriv (V) Ltd | $5 | up to ~95% on synthetics | Visit |
| 2 | IQ Option | 5.1 | IQ Option Ltd (international) — unregulated | $10 | up to ~95% | Visit |
| 3 | Pocket Option | 4.7 | Gembell Limited (Comoros) | $5 | up to ~92% | Visit |
| 4 | Quotex | 4.6 | Awesomo Ltd — unregulated | $10 | up to ~98% | Visit |
| Regulated alternative — does not offer binary options | ||||||
| — | Exness | 8.8 | FSCA (South Africa) — ODP · FSP 51024 | $10 | n/a — CFDs and FX only | Visit |
Advertiser disclosure: buttons marked ad are affiliate links and earn us a commission if you open an account. The others do not. The ranking is derived from the published sub-scores either way, which is why the highest-rated provider here is not the one that pays us.
Risk warning: binary options are high-risk speculative instruments and most retail accounts lose money. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to trade.