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The new government has announced a sweeping plan to reform capital market regulations in an effort to revive investor confidence and stimulate economic growth. The proposals, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, are aimed at cutting corporate costs, modernising rules and creating incentives for long-term investment. Officials say the reforms could boost GDP growth by up to 0.89% annually.

 

At the heart of the plan is a regulatory overhaul designed to eliminate outdated rules and reduce costs for businesses by an estimated 134 billion baht each year. The government intends to act swiftly, using ministerial powers to make changes that do not require new legislation. Anutin confirmed that each minister has been authorised to coordinate directly with relevant agencies to deliver results quickly.

 

Key measures include a possible dividend tax exemption for long-term stock investments and a revival of the half-half co-payment scheme. Anutin also addressed concerns about suspicious capital inflows that have recently strengthened the baht, instructing the Finance Ministry, the Anti-Money Laundering Office, and the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate. “If grey or illegal money is identified, it will be seized,” he said.

 

Meetings between the government, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organisations (FETCO) took place on 25 September to finalise the initial package. Anutin said the reforms would build a stronger long-term foundation for Thailand’s capital market while delivering rapid benefits ahead of the next election. Investor confidence, he projected, could return within four months if measures are implemented without delay.

 

FETCO chairman Dr Kobsak Pootrakool welcomed the government’s direction, highlighting opportunities to attract new IPOs and foreign companies linked to Board of Investment incentives and the Eastern Economic Corridor. He said easing investment restrictions on foundations and insurance associations could free up tens of billions of baht in liquidity.

 

SET chairman Kitipong Urapeepatanapong also expressed optimism, calling for capital market reform to be treated as a national agenda. He emphasised that reducing business costs through regulatory simplification would provide lasting support for economic growth.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Government plans to cut outdated capital market regulations, saving firms an estimated 134 billion baht annually.

• Prime Minister Anutin expects investor confidence to rebound within four months if reforms are delivered quickly.

• Tax breaks and stricter monitoring of capital inflows form part of the package.

 

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  Adapted by Asean Now from TheThaiger  2025-09-28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodluck with that the problem is they are likely to change their minds as they do with everything 

Anutin is a despicable corrupt politician head of the very corrupt Blue Party guilty of money laundering and illegal vote buying for Senate seats. Anutin only wants to reform capital markets so he and his cronies can make more money from illicit transactions and business. 

15 hours ago, Keep Right said:

Anutin is a despicable corrupt politician head of the very corrupt Blue Party guilty of money laundering and illegal vote buying for Senate seats. Anutin only wants to reform capital markets so he and his cronies can make more money from illicit transactions and business. 

Just like all the others... he's not alone in the self-help group

The SET publishers an excel file of companies that were taken off the board. Out of 338 companies removed since 1975 only 6 were removed for breaking the rules.

 

BCHANG    BAN CHANG GROUP 
GRANIT    THAI GRANITE    
UNIVES    UNIVEST LAND  
WAT-O    WATTACHAK     
JULDIS    JULDIS DEVELOP 
STAR-O    STAR BLOCK GROUP 

All within 1993-1998

 

That is, in this century, none have broken the rules. Frankly, hard to believe. 

I can see that over 300  voluntarily delisted or legitimately amalgamated.

The SET should not be trusted to sort out the bad guys. It remains a casino.

Let's lure everybody in 😇  . . . and then we make a U-turn. 😂

Many foreign tourists invest in Pattays Stock Exchange. In beer SINGHA vests, in beer CHANG vests.......🙂

I am just an average guy in the street.

 

When I think of safe, profitable long term investment for my capitol, Thailand is not the first location that comes to mind.  As matter of fact, it is pretty low on the list.

 

Until they over come that perception this is not going to be the good result they are hoping for.