Sujade Simthamnimit

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 The proposed relaxations of exchange control requirements from the previous public hearing have now been implemented. Under the new regulations, any foreign‑sourced funds of less than USD 10 million (or its equivalent in other currency) received by a Thai resident outside Thailand are now exempt from the repatriation requirement under Thai exchange control law.

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.