Annual Report 2007 Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand ANNUAL REPORT 2007 Corporate social responsibility is the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to
force for economic expansion has gradually been shifting from consumption-led to investment-led growth. As the capacity utilization rate reaches 70-80%, the same high level as the pre-crisis period, there
“corporate social responsibility” (CSR). To some extent the issue is already covered by codes and laws that require boards to take account of the interests of firm specific “stakeholders”. However, CSR is a
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
market.? Hence, we take all factors, such as growth, market development, social changes and disruptive technologies, into account in discharging such duty. These changes inevitably affect the way funds are
losses arise. 3. Future opportunities and challenges The capital market is affected by the country’s and global social, political and economic circumstances. The following factors may impact the role of
development of private repo market and bond futures exchange. 3. Mutual Fund Due to the current low interest rates, more depositors are shifting their investments into mutual funds. As a result, the strategic
of Commerce, Thai Institute of Directors, State Enterprise Policy Office in the Ministry of Finance, Federation of Accounting Professions, Social Security Office, Government Pension Fund, and
transactions and complaints to prevent unfair practices and protect the rights of investors. The SEC encourages the corporate governance and social responsibility of listed companies through various measures
transactions and complaints to prevent unfair practices and protect the rights of investors. The SEC encourages the corporate governance and social responsibility of listed companies through various measures