Economy
Stock Exchange of Thailand Pushes for Urgent Capital Market Reforms
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is urging the government to finalize the Thailand Investment Savings Account (TISA) this year to boost market competitiveness.
On September 9, 2026, the President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) announced a comprehensive set of measures aimed at overhauling the nation's capital market. A primary focus of this initiative is a call for the government to finalize the Thailand Investment Savings Account (TISA) framework before the end of the year. The SET leadership expressed concern that delaying the decision until December could leave investors unprepared for the new financial landscape.
Beyond TISA, the proposed reforms include the implementation of 'Dual-Class Shares.' This mechanism is intended to facilitate fundraising for private firms, foreign entities, and state-owned enterprises. Additionally, the SET plans to revise trust laws to encourage the repatriation of assets to Thailand and support the Board of Investment (BOI) in its efforts to promote intellectual property (IP) development.
For residents and expatriates, these developments signal a potential shift in the local investment climate and corporate governance standards. While these measures aim to attract more capital and modernize the Thai financial sector, the specific timeline for the government’s approval of TISA remains to be confirmed. Investors and stakeholders are currently awaiting further official announcements regarding the implementation schedule for these regulatory changes.
