, 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

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

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

. 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

from the impact, reflecting fundamental confidence on the part of the investors. Overall, the SET made a strong advance as the SET index climbed from 269 at the end of 2000 to 342 just prior to September

decided in each agenda item should be provided in advance of the meeting. Shareholders should be able to query directors both in the meeting and by sending their questions in advance. They should also be

Company on that date. For the rest amount of Baht 37.92 million, it represented advance payment for the second portion of shares purchase (8,619 shares). Subsequently, the second portion of shares was

inflows to the region during September-October, driving up Thai and regional stock markets; C A P I T A L M A R K E T R E V I E W22 2. Interest rate cut: During the months of January and July, the BOT cut

. Corporate boards, managers and controlling shareholders may have the opportunity to engage in activities that advance their own interests at the expense of non-controlling shareholders. In providing