FETCO Chairman Outlines 5 Strategies for Capital Inflows Within 2 Years

Prachachat•Economy•18d ago

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The new chairman of the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO) has introduced a five-point plan to boost capital inflows into Thailand's stock market over the next two years.

•Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn has been appointed the new Chairman of FETCO, marking his third term.
•FETCO aims to transform the Thai capital market into a world-class hub within two years.
•Key strategies include expanding the investor base, improving market supply, enhancing the ecosystem, and strengthening trust and investor relations.
•The long-term vision is for Thailand's capital market to be a leader in ASEAN by 2032 and a developed market by 2040.

Overview

•On June 1, 2026, Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn assumed the position of FETCO Chairman for his third term, taking over from Dr. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul.
•Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn stated the vision to develop the Thai capital market into a world-class market.
•The Thai economy requires substantial investment, with current investment at 22-23% of GDP, aiming to reach 30% to compare with Vietnam.
•Thailand aims to join the OECD and become a high-income country within 12 years.
•FETCO plans to develop the Thai capital market within the two-year tenure of Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn to align with national economic goals.
•Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn emphasized that the capital market must not only be a funding source but also a wealth creation engine for the public.
•FETCO has outlined a five-point strategic plan to address the Thai capital market's competitiveness and attractiveness.
•The five-point plan includes expanding the investor base (Demand Side), enhancing market supply and attractiveness (Supply Side), improving the ecosystem and infrastructure, increasing trust and confidence in governance, and elevating investor relations.

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Key Quotes

Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn

"In the past, we discussed how to increase the index, but today we must look back and consider how we can help the country achieve its desired goals."

ที่ผ่านมาเราอาจจะพูดกันว่า จะทำอย่างไรให้ดัชนีมันเพิ่มขึ้น แต่ผมว่าวันนี้เราต้องมองกลับกันแล้ว ว่าเราจะสามารถช่วยประเทศได้อย่างไรบ้าง ในการไปสู่จุดหมายที่ต้องการ

Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn

"Even though a short period may not accomplish much, it is necessary to elevate the Thai capital market. Besides being a funding source, it must also be a source of wealth creation for the people."

ไม่ว่าช่วงเวลาสั้น ๆ อาจจะทำอะไรไม่ได้มาก แต่ก็จำเป็นต้องยกระดับตลาดทุนไทยขึ้นมา โดยนอกจากจะทำหน้าที่เป็นแหล่งระดมทุนแล้ว ยังต้องเป็นแหล่งสร้างความมั่งคั่งให้กับประชาชนด้วย

Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn

"Rules that are 'Thailand Only' will not suffice if we are to attract foreign capital."

กฎเกณฑ์แบบ Thailand Only คงไม่ได้ ถ้าเราจะดึงดูดเงินจากต่างประเทศเข้ามา

Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn

"The capital market must be ready."

ตลาดทุนต้องพร้อม

Key Entities

Organization

Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations(FETCO)ℹ️

The organization introducing a new strategic plan for Thailand's capital market.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD)ℹ️

An international organization that Thailand aims to join.

Board of Investment (BOI)(บีโอไอ)ℹ️

An organization that will collaborate with FETCO to promote future industries listing.

SME Credit Scoring Agency

An agency planned to be established to improve the credit scoring for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Person

Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn(ไพบูลย์ นลินทรางกูร)

The newly appointed Chairman of FETCO, who has outlined a five-point plan to improve the Thai capital market.

Dr. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul(ดร.กอบศักดิ์ ภูตระกูล)

The former Chairman of FETCO, who held the position for two consecutive terms.

Ekaniti Nitithanprapas(เอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)

A Deputy Prime Minister concerned with increasing the investment to GDP ratio.

Policy

Thailand Savings Account (TISA)(TISA)

A proposed personal savings account project aimed at expanding the investor base.

National Pension Fund (NPF)(กองทุนบำเหน็จบำนาญแห่งชาติ (กบช.))

A proposed national pension fund initiative to attract long-term investment.

Program

Jump+

A program that offers benefits, such as tax reductions, to companies achieving high profitability.

Index

FETCO Investor Confidence Index

An index published monthly to gauge investor confidence in the capital market.