facet of this structural change was corporate governance reform. Indeed, the years since the Asian financial crisis of 1997 have seen many countries in Asia enhance and transform corporate governance

arbitral process under the Derivatives Act B.E. 2546 (2003) in addition to the arbitral process under the Securities and Exchange Act B.E. 2535 (1992), it is deemed necessary to improve the processes and

Act B.E. 2546 (2003) in addition to the arbitral process under the Securities and Exchange Act B.E. 2535 (1992), it is deemed necessary to improve the processes and procedures for settlement of disputes

SEC plans to revise the criteria on the maintenance of the net capital (NC) of securities and derivatives business operator. SEC has, therefore, conducted a public hearing on this matter, in

SEC plans to revise criteria on the delegation of other persons to operate a business on behalf of the operators of securities, investment management, and derivative contract business in order to

changing international accounting principles. In developing market infrastructure to enhance local players' competitiveness on the global arena, the SEC encouraged securities companies to initiate novel

schemes. The idea is to attract more savings in quality stocks under professional management which will enhance market stability. Finally, work on international cooperation became more deeply etched. We

received from numerous participants to the Regional Corporate Governance Roundtables in Latin America, Asia and the Middle East and North Africa. An expert consultation and an open on-line public

Department is in charge of reviewing the SEC's compliance and giving advice on how to improve the internal control system. For operational independence, the department is subject to direct reporting to the

will closely coordinate with the SET to monitor stock trading activities and solve the problem in advance. Another aspect of the supervisory task is to improve risk management procedures of securities