Securities and Exchange Commission

Capital / Liquidity

Thailand SEC Eases Capital Requirements For Digital Asset Custodians

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

The SEC has lowered capital requirements and set a zero-risk weighting for certain digital tokens to reduce costs and encourage domestic custody services.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC Proposes New Regulatory Flexibility for SET Group

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The SEC has proposed allowing the SET Group greater flexibility to issue certain rules, including technical updates without prior approval.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand's SEC Authorises Digital Asset Firms to Trade Tokenised Carbon Credits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

The SEC has amended rules for digital asset operators to support national green economy goals and promote the country as a carbon trading hub.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC Proposes to Tighten Margin Lending Regulations

By Editors | 04/09/2025

The SEC plans new lending limits tied to broker equity, restrictions on IPO margin loans, and a ban on derivatives trades resembling loans.

Enforcement

Thailand SEC Moves to Tighten Oversight of Audit Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2025

The SEC is seeking powers to directly supervise and penalise audit firms when their employees are involved in misconduct.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Pivots from Public CBDC to Private Stablecoins

By Editors | 01/09/2025

The central bank has no plans for a public digital baht, shifting focus to wholesale applications and a sandbox for privately-issued stablecoins.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand Grants Five-Year Tax Exemption on Crypto Capital Gains

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

This makes Thailand one of the first countries in the world to set clear tax rules for digital asset trading, according to the Deputy Prime Minister.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand to Form Task Force to Revive Stock Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

The task force will work on measures to improve stock market liquidity and restore investor confidence following market declines and fraud scandals.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Issues New Governance Rules for Listed Company Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The new 'Six Pillars' framework aims to strengthen director knowledge, accountability, and market confidence following concerns over corporate misconduct.