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Capital markets to undergo reforms to boost activity
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/04/2026
» Thailand's capital market regulators are preparing to roll out a series of major reforms following this week's formation of a new government, aiming to revitalise market activity, attract new-economy businesses, and strengthen long-term investor confidence.
Thai IPOs sag amid regional boom
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/11/2025
» While Southeast Asia's initial public offering (IPO) market stages a solid rebound in 2025, with large listings driving fundraising momentum across the region, Thailand lags behind regional peers as domestic political uncertainty and high household debt plague stock market sentiment, says Deloitte.
Thai SEC explains its role in tackling scams
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified that it can exercise its investigative authority in cases related to scam-linked money laundering or financial crimes only if the offences fall under the Securities and Exchange Act.
Thai fund managers seek extension to Super Savings Fund
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/09/2025
» The Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) is set to meet with the Ministry of Finance soon to propose an extension to the Super Savings Fund (SSF) tax-deduction scheme beyond its scheduled expiry later this year.
SEC eager to have greater oversight of audit firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/08/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on track to gain broader regulatory and enforcement powers over audit firms, marking a major step towards strengthening market oversight and investor protection.
SET unleashes Jump Plus programme
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/06/2025
» In a move to revive Thailand's struggling equity market, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is set to launch the Jump Plus programme today, aiming to restore investor confidence and accelerate value creation among listed companies.
Big uptick in depositary receipt trade
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/06/2025
» Trading of depositary receipts (DRs) has surged 125% year-on-year, reflecting a shift in investor sentiment towards international exposure amid heightened volatility in the Thai stock market triggered by both local and global headwinds, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Thai ESG X shakes up SET with raft of new funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/05/2025
» The Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds launched this month are expected to promote the sustainability of Thai listed companies and help revive the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Fewer Thais may head abroad in April
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/04/2025
» The recent earthquake could result in fewer Thais travelling abroad during the Songkran holiday compared with previous years, as they have heightened concerns about repair costs for damaged property, says the Thai unit of French insurer AXA.
UBS boosts Thai stocks with upgrade
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/03/2025
» UBS has upgraded Thailand's equity market to overweight from neutral, saying the peak impact of policy-driven factors behind the sell-off and the specific challenges for companies have passed.