, practitioners and experts on corporate governance in the region, as well as from OECD countries and relevant international institutions. Participants exchange experiences and push forward the reform agenda on
, approximately a 31 percent growth from 5,079 billion baht at the end of 2006. The outstanding value of the debt securities at year end amounted to 4,886 billion baht or a 20 percent rise from 4,085 billion baht
achieved faster recovery in comparison with other countries in the region. This was evident by listed companiesû operating profits, expansion of domestic consumption, and strong increases in exports
. Currency speculation further induced short-term capital inflows into the Asian region. Most Asian currencies appreciated against US dollar, and Thai baht was notably the most appreciating currency in the
for the mutual benefits of countries in the region. The Asian Bond Market Development initiative is a very important example of a joint undertaking of which Thailand has been a very active proponent
with the Revenue Department resulted in the issuance of Ministerial Regulation and Royal Decree to solve outstanding tax issues which were impediments to the securitization process. The effect of such
capital market and its position in the region as a preferred capital market venue; 4.2 Promoting good governance and high standards as an integral part of business of issuers, securities companies and
were 5.1 trillion THB outstanding government bonds, and 0.68 trillion THB outstanding in corporate bonds. All shares to be traded must be dematerialized in the Thailand Securities Depository (TSD), which