{"id":104804,"date":"2025-10-06T06:22:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T06:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/104804\/"},"modified":"2025-10-06T06:22:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T06:22:10","slug":"thailand-to-ease-ipo-foreign-listing-rules-in-market-revamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/104804\/","title":{"rendered":"Thailand to ease IPO, foreign listing rules in market revamp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words mb-4 md:mb-6\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-component\">[BANGKOK] Thailand plans to simplify stock-listing procedures as part of a broader drive to strengthen capital market competitiveness and attract global investors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words mb-4 md:mb-6\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-component\">The \u201cThai Capital Market Attractiveness Initiative\u201d aims to bolster investor confidence and position the Thai market as a regional fundraising hub, according to a statement on Monday (Oct 6) from the Taskforce for a Competitive and Attractive Market. It\u2019s meant to address both demand- and supply-side challenges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words mb-4 md:mb-6\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-component\">\u201cWe need urgent actions to restore the appeal of the Thai stock market among the international investors,\u201d Asadej Kongsiri, the stock exchange\u2019s president, said at a press conference. \u201cMore listings of companies in the new growth industry should be promptly added to draw those investors\u2019 interest.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words mb-4 md:mb-6\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-component\">Thailand\u2019s benchmark stock index has dropped more than 7 per cent this year, the worst performer among Asia\u2019s major stock markets, as international funds withdrew about US$2.9 billion. Streamlining initial public offering (IPO) and foreign listing processes, attracting high-quality companies, and scaling up listed firms\u2019 value may help bring flows back to the country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words mb-4 md:mb-6\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-component\">The new initiative reflects a coordinated effort between government and private sectors to drive structural reform and ensure long-term competitiveness, said Pornanong Budsaratragoon, the Securities and Exchange Commission\u2019s secretary-general. The programme\u2019s next phase will include bond markets, investment units, and a digital capital market, she said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words mb-4 md:mb-6\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-component\">The initiative introduces four pillars \u2013 Quality Demand, Attractive Supply, Trusted Market, and Supportive Ecosystem. The finance ministry, Securities and Exchange Commission, Stock Exchange of Thailand, and Federation of Thai Capital Market Organisations jointly announced the project on Monday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-6 border-b border-gray-250 pb-4 font-poppins text-4xs font-medium tracking-widest text-gray-515\">SEE ALSO<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"block h-full w-full\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/international\/asean\/runaway-currency-putting-thailand-tight-spot?ref=article-see-also\" data-discover=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"relative z-10 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/612c7a04ac9a117da8807d46fffeee7f3e7fad569a8e267fa3adc92ae69ddc64\" alt=\"A baht that is too robust \u201cdestroys the country\u2019s competitiveness\u201d, says the Thai Chamber of Commerce chief. Businesses\u00a0tend to prefer exchange rates that are weaker, rather than those that are strong. \" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\"\/><\/a><a class=\"block h-full w-full\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/international\/asean\/new-thai-central-bank-chief-says-he-will-work-government-maintain-independence?ref=article-see-also\" data-discover=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"relative z-10 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1a4ae38c296768e34adbdfce9b7ad5d6ebf0f90e098fb2af0f20829863c4f477\" alt=\"Thailand is facing significant economic hurdles, including short-term disruptions and long-term structural issues, said new Bank of Thailand chief Vitai Ratanakorn.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words mb-4 md:mb-6\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-component\">The collaboration is \u201ca significant turning point\u201d, emphasising efforts to attract New Economy businesses, enhance transparency, and expand investment product offerings to sustain market resilience amid global volatility, according to Asadej. 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