accounting standards while auditors must work for audit firms that have a quality assurance system in place. In addition, the SEC encouraged trade associations to expedite its preparation for self-regulation

forthcoming liberalization within five years. Message from the Secretary-General 4 not only empowered businesses but also furthered the moves toward the SEC's much anticipated self- regulation. On social

Industry and Be a Firm and Fair Regulator ● Proposed Changes of the Structure of the SEC ● Procedures for Issuing Rules and Regulations Governing the Capital Market ● Roles of the SEC as Law Enforcement

. Insider trading is prohibited and other types of self-dealing and conflicts of interest are regulated. The SEC actively monitors the market for abusive practices. Institutional investors regularly vote

encourage active co-operation between companies and employees.  Securities regulators, stock exchanges, self-regulatory organisations and investor groups should continue to educate companies and the public

steel at 0.308 MT. The export of deformed bars for construction was at 0.226 MT. Overview of Hot Rolled Steel in Thailand The Hot Rolled Steel production for 2019 was at 2.63 MT, decreasing 22.11

at 0.388 million metric tons. The export of deformed bars for construction was at 0.224 million metric tons. Overview of Hot Rolled Steel in Thailand The Hot Rolled Steel production in 2018 was at 3.20

tons, increasing 10.31% compared to the previous year. The highest export quantity was structural steel at 0.388 million metric tons. The export of deformed bars for construction was at 0.224 million

of previous year. The highest export quantity was structural steel at 89.0 thousand metric tons. The export of deformed bars for construction in Q1/2019 was at 66.2 thousand metric tons. Overview of

deformed bars for construction was at 0.159 million metric tons. Overview of Hot Rolled Steel in Thailand The Hot Rolled Steel production in Jan. – Jun. 2019 was at 1.37 million metric tons, decreasing 20.37