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Infrastructure key for Thai growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/02/2026
» Short-term economic stimulus measures introduced by the next government are expected to provide temporary relief, though sustainable growth will depend on continued infrastructure investment and policies that encourage long-term savings, says InnovestX Securities.
Securities and Exchange Commission to beef up investor protection
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/10/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is planning to revise investor protection rules to strengthen the rights of minority shareholders by granting them greater power to vote against board-approved transactions.
TouristDigiPay digital asset scheme kicks off
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/09/2025
» TouristDigiPay, a regulatory sandbox programme that allows foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht to spend in Thailand, launched on Thursday with registration opening for digital asset and e-money operators, says the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Investors given green light to switch equity funds next month
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/04/2025
» Investors can start switching their long-term equity fund (LTF) units into the Thai ESG Extra Fund (ESGX) from May 13 to enjoy new tax benefits, while the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will launch a new service on May 2 which will allow investors to view all their LTF holdings across asset management companies via the SET website.
Securities and Exchange Commission move will allow funds to invest more in crypto
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/10/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to adjust the investment criteria later this year to allow mutual funds and private funds to invest more in digital assets, as interest grows in cryptocurrency investment.
Trio of consortiums tipped as 'favourites' in hunt for licences
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/09/2024
» The KTB-GULF-ADVANC-OR, SEA-BBL-VGI-Thailand Post and SCB-WeBank-KakaoBank consortiums are the applicants most likely to win one of the Bank of Thailand's virtual bank (VB) licences given their strengths in terms of capital, technology and a large customer base, says Yuanta Securities.
Regulator considers screening for actuaries
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/08/2024
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is considering a plan to set up a screening committee that can suspend or revoke the licences of actuarial mathematicians to prevent risks to insurance firms and policyholders.
New SEC head promises to rev up investigation process
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/07/2024
» The new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has vowed to speed up its investigation process to minimise potential damage caused by allegations of fraud at listed companies, in a bid to restore public confidence.
Pi Securities ponders adding digital asset segment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/06/2024
» Pi Securities, a Thai brokerage, is considering expansion by adding a digital asset exchange and digital asset investment advisory service, potentially teaming up with partners.
Ministry strips Zipmex's licences
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/06/2024
» The Finance Ministry has revoked the digital asset business licences of Zipmex Thailand as requested by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), citing the company's financial status could cause damages to investors while personnel is inadequate to operate efficiently.