SET promotes Thailand Focus 2026 to attract foreign investment

MGR Online•Economy•17h ago

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The Stock Exchange of Thailand reports a strong market recovery and plans to discuss lifting foreign ownership limits with the Bank of Thailand.

•The SET Index rose from 1,200 points last year to 1,600 points currently.
•Foreign capital flow shifted from a net outflow of 3 billion USD last year to a net inflow of over 2 billion USD this year.
•The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) plans to discuss the Foreign Limit with the Bank of Thailand (BOT).
•Thailand Focus 2026 aims to attract investment in the New Economy, AI, and Thai financial institutions.

•The SET Index increased from 1,200 points last year to 1,600 points in the present.
•Average daily trading value rose from under 1 billion USD last year to over 2 billion USD currently.
•The Stock Exchange of Thailand attributes the improved investment atmosphere to increased political stability following the election.
•The Stock Exchange of Thailand and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adjusted regulations to allow New Economy businesses to list more easily and quickly.
•Assadech Kongsiri stated that foreign investors are particularly interested in AI-related groups and Thai financial institutions.
•The Stock Exchange of Thailand plans to consult with the Bank of Thailand to balance global institutional investors' demand for voting rights with national financial stability.
•The Jump+ project involves 15 listed companies communicating growth plans focused on ESG.
•The Stock Exchange of Thailand identifies risks from external uncertainty, specifically energy impacts and volatility.

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The Stock Exchange of Thailand(ตลท.)ℹ️

The organization reporting the recovery of the Thai stock market and planning discussions with the BOT regarding foreign limits.

Bank of Thailand(ธปท.)ℹ️

The central bank the Stock Exchange of Thailand intends to consult with regarding the Foreign Limit.

BOI

The agency facilitating investment in target industries such as Data Centers, Semiconductors, and Electric Vehicles.

Securities and Exchange Commission(สำนักงาน ก.ล.ต.)ℹ️

The agency that partnered with the Stock Exchange of Thailand to improve listing rules for New Economy businesses.

Assadech Kongsiri(นายอัสสเดช คงสิริ)

The Director and Manager of the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

A project involving 15 listed companies focusing on growth plans, governance, and ESG.