Cabinet approves 4 capital market law amendments

MGR Online•Politics•1d ago

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The Cabinet approved the Ministry of Finance's proposal to amend four capital market laws to integrate technology and enhance regulatory efficiency.

•The Cabinet approved amendments to four capital market laws on August 25, 2026.
•The amendments aim to support electronic transactions and improve legal enforcement.
•The changes cover securities, derivatives, trust for capital market transactions, and digital asset businesses.
•The SEC will be granted joint investigation powers with inquiry officials for high-impact cases.

Overview

•On August 25, 2026, Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek announced the Cabinet's approval of four capital market law amendments.
•The Cabinet approved the Ministry of Finance's proposal to update laws to support appropriate technology for capital market transactions.
•The government aims to develop the capital market economy as a key mechanism to support national growth and the future digital economy.
•The amendments are intended to improve efficiency and modernization by better supporting electronic processes.
•The amendments aim to strengthen investor confidence through more effective supervision and law enforcement.
•The Securities and Exchange Act amendment will increase supervision of Digital Infrastructure providers and Gatekeepers, including auditors and financial advisors.
•The amendments to the Securities and Exchange Act, Derivatives Act, and Digital Asset Business Decree grant SEC officials joint investigation powers for high-impact cases.

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Key Entities

Person

Ratchada Thanadirek(รัชดา ธนาดิเรก)

Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister.

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)

The government body that approved the amendments to four capital market laws.

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

The ministry that proposed the improvements to the capital market laws.

SEC(ก.ล.ต.)

The regulatory body whose officials will be granted joint investigation powers in high-impact cases.

Law

Draft Securities and Exchange Act (No. ..) B.E. ....(ร่างพระราชบัญญัติหลักทรัพย์และตลาดหลักทรัพย์ (ฉบับที่ ..) พ.ศ. ....)

A draft law focusing on digital infrastructure, gatekeeper supervision, and joint investigation powers.

Draft Derivatives Act (No. ..) B.E. ....(ร่างพระราชบัญญัติสัญญาซื้อขายล่วงหน้า (ฉบับที่ ..) พ.ศ. ....)

A draft law supporting electronic processes and joint investigation powers.

Draft Trust for Transactions in the Capital Market Act (No. ..) B.E. ....(ร่างพระราชบัญญัติทรัสต์เพื่อธุรกรรมในตลาดทุน (ฉบับที่ ..) พ.ศ. ....)

A draft law supporting electronic processes to reduce burdens for citizens and businesses.

Draft Act Amending the Emergency Decree on Digital Asset Businesses 2018 B.E. ....(ร่างพระราชบัญญัติแก้ไขเพิ่มเติมพระราชกำหนดการประกอบธุรกิจสินทรัพย์ดิจิทัล พ.ศ. 2561 พ.ศ. ....)

A draft law increasing joint investigation powers for SEC officials to expedite pre-litigation processes.