enhance flexibility and accommodate future changes suitable for the Thai capital market landscape. Over the past years, foreign studies have shown that many foreign capital markets have revised their

Patronage, thus, plan to train pro bono lawyers with a skill in class action litigation in order to enhance the efficiency of justice. Since class action is the way many defrauded investors can settle

At the seminar, Prof. Pornchai Chunhachinda, PhD., SEC Board member, gave a keynote address on the topic, “The Importance of ESG Disclosure and the Roles of Auditors towards Sustainability of the Thai Capital Market and Economic Growth.” In addition, the research team from Thammasat University led by Prof. Witawat Rungruangphon and Mr. Weerapong Kitiwong, PhD., presented the results of the Value of Audit Research Project, revealing the main reason why stakeholders or related parties have failed...

“Director Pool”, a database for nomination of directors who have appropriate qualifications and skills, which is another initiative that helps enhance women’s exposure to corporate leadership and directorship

According to the SEC Strategic Plan, the goal of building competitiveness can be achieved through standard rules and regulations. In this regard, the regulatory guillotine scheme,* which focuses on review of rules and regulations to maintain only necessary ones and ensure effective enforcement, can help SEC build a body of standard regulations in line with the changing environment without compromising appropriate investor protection and convenience for business operation.The SEC therefore...

arise and consequently damage the trading confidence and investors themselves.    Regarding the next 15-year perspective, the Secretary-General said: “It is difficult to make a clear-cut prediction while

Bangkok, 16 September 2016 ? The National Legislative Assembly has approved the new amendments to the Securities and Exchange Act (SEA), which aim to enhance enforcement efficiency by amending the

exempting fees for application and filing submitted during February 1, 2021 and December 31, 2023. We hope this exemption will further reduce a burden to private sector in this difficult time.”  

that are difficult to detect. For example, (1) fraudulent transactions through a subsidiary located overseas that has obscure business objectives and is hard to inspect, (2) trading transactions and

out activities to enhance the quality of the financial reporting system. These included strengthening proficiency of all stakeholders in the financial report preparation process by promoting a better