market voluntarily entered the Financial Sector Assessment Program co-organized by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The SEC performed well in the area of market supervision with a

COUNTRY ASSESSMENT Thailand January 2013 Acknowledgements This assessment of corporate governance in Thailand has been prepared by David Robinett, Ratchada Anantavrasilpa, and Catherine Hickey of the World

investors in the Thai capital market as well as bright prospect of listed companiesû future growth in 2004 is expected to continue. Highlights SECûs achievements in 2003 in terms of enhancing confidence in

very well as 50 new companies got listed on the SET and MAI over the year. Listed companies’ net profit registered 454.1 billion baht with the market capitalization as high as 4.52 trillion baht

G20 priority in 2015 to support investment as a powerful driver of growth. The Principles are also about inclusiveness. Today, millions of households around the world have their savings in the stock

, mission, and objectives, as well as to be able to address the factors identified above, the SEC has agreed four strategic priorities as follows: 4.1 Strengthening efficiency and attractiveness of the Thai

, 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

in the fourth quarter of 2001, attracting significant interest from both local and international investors. In addition, the Plan calls for the fostering of a robust and balanced investor base as well

Thai wisdom and tradition, to the eye of the world. C O N T E N T Message from the Chairman ............................................................................................. Message from the

undertaking as well as to protect investors? best interest.?The four key areas are:?1. Provisions on Stock Exchange: The proposed revisions include (1) granting the power to approve the rules on securities