Bhalarp Vallayapet

In brief Following the SEC’s public hearing in July–August 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued the SEC Notification No. KorThor. 2/2569 re: Determining Additional Regulated Underlyings (“Notification”) under the Derivatives Act B.E. 2546 (as amended) (“Derivatives Act”), which became effective on 1 April 2026.

In brief In a move to develop Thailand’s position as a regional hub of investment, the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) began a public hearing on the new securities and derivatives business licensing regime on 9 February 2024, designed to increase flexibility and decrease costs for business operators. The proposed changes are shown below. For applicants of new licenses 1. Types of licenses 2. Qualifications for applicants 3. Timeline 4. Costs For existing license holders 1.

In brief To facilitate and support Thai residents’ offshore investments through local licensed intermediaries1 (“Thai Intermediaries“), the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a new notification2 to amend requirements on the existing Collaboration Scheme between Thai Intermediaries and offshore financial institutions3 (“Offshore FIs“) in offering investments in offshore securities and derivatives denominated in foreign currencies (“Offshore Products“) to investors...