Ekniti Orders SEC Probe into Suthatip's Mysterious TRUE Shareholdings, Fearing Investment Impact

Khaosod•Economy•19d ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti mandates the SEC to expedite an inquiry into unusual shareholdings by Suthatip in TRUE and five other companies, citing concerns over investor confidence.

•Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphas has ordered the SEC to accelerate an investigation.
•The investigation concerns the shareholdings of Ms. Suthatip Phimpong in TRUE and five other unnamed companies.
•Concerns have been raised regarding the origin of these shares and the investor's background.
•The probe aims to maintain investor confidence and ensure the SEC's proper functioning.

Overview

•Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphas stated that the SEC has been instructed to urgently investigate shareholding notifications.
•The SEC is being directed to investigate Ms. Suthatip Phimpong's shareholdings in TRUE and five other companies.
•This investigation is necessary due to concerns about the origin of the shares and the investor's background, potentially impacting investor confidence.
•The inquiry stems from questions raised about the filing of Form 246-2 with the SEC regarding Suthatip's ownership of over 7% of TRUE shares.
•The situation is seen as potentially affecting investor confidence and the performance of the SEC.
•Ekniti emphasized the need for a transparent investigation to safeguard investor confidence and the SEC's duties.
•The statement was made at 12:45 PM on July 8, 2026, at the Government House.

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Key Quotes

Ekniti Nitithanpraphas

"I have instructed the Secretary-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to urgently and transparently investigate the shareholding notification of Ms. Suthatip Phimpong, as it affects investor confidence and the SEC's performance."

ตนได้กำชับเลขาธิการสำนักงานคณะกรรมการกำกับหลักทรัพย์และตลาดหลักทรัพย์ (ก.ล.ต.) ให้เร่งตรวจสอบกรณีการแจ้งการถือหุ้นของ น.ส.สุภาพร พิมพงษ์ แล้ว ด้วยความโปร่งใส เพราะเป็นเรื่องที่กระทบต่อความเชื่อมั่นของนักลงทุน และกระทบต่อการทำหน้าที่ของ ก.ล.ต.

Key Entities

Person

Ekniti(เอกนิติ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance who ordered the investigation.

Suthatip(สุภาพร)

The individual whose shareholdings in TRUE and five other companies are under investigation.

Mr. Ekniti Nitithanpraphas(นายเอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance who initiated the order for investigation.

Ms. Suthatip Phimpong(น.ส.สุภาพร พิมพงษ์)

The individual whose shareholding notification has raised concerns and triggered an SEC investigation.

Organization

SEC(ก.ล.ต.)ℹ️

The Securities and Exchange Commission, tasked with investigating shareholding discrepancies.

TRUE

The company in which Suthatip holds a significant stake, subject to inquiry.

Securities and Exchange Commission(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกำกับหลักทรัพย์และตลาดหลักทรัพย์)ℹ️

The regulatory body ordered to conduct a thorough investigation into shareholding issues.