Securities and Exchange Commission Thailand

The main activity of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC Thailand), is the regulation, supervision and development of the capital market in Thailand. It ensures transparency, fairness and investor protection on the country’s financial markets.

The SEC provides regulatory services for listed companies, securities issuers, asset managers, fund operators, market professionals, as well as for companies active in digital assets (cryptocurrencies, tokens, etc.). It develops and enforces regulations, issues licenses, monitors market activities, publishes information and reports, and offers verification and alert tools for investors.

The SEC’s target market includes listed companies, institutional and retail investors, asset managers, financial intermediaries, financial services firms, as well as any entity or individual operating in the capital and digital asset markets in Thailand.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand is the regulatory authority for the country’s capital market. Here are the key milestones in its history and development:

• Establishment: The SEC was established to supervise and develop the Thai capital market, ensure transparency, protect investors, and maintain the stability of the financial system.
• Product development: Over the years, the SEC has expanded its scope to include the regulation of securities, investment funds, derivatives, and, more recently, digital assets.
• Partnerships and collaborations: The SEC engages in multilateral collaborations to promote sustainability and strengthen international cooperation, as demonstrated by the ongoing multilateral collaboration for sustainability in 2026.
• Recent strategic changes:
  • Revision of the criteria for defining “major shareholders” to include individuals exercising ultimate control over securities and digital asset companies.
  • Expansion of the definition of institutional investors and eligible types of investment capital.
  • Adaptation of regulations to allow Thai ESG funds to invest in listed companies participating in specific programs.
• Initiatives and activities: The SEC regularly organizes training sessions, awareness campaigns, and collaborations with other agencies to combat financial crime and promote responsible investment.

The SEC continues to adapt its strategy to respond to market developments, notably by integrating sustainability, digitalization, and investor protection issues.

The founder of the Securities and Exchange Commission Thailand (SEC Thailand) is not a natural person, but a government authority established by the Securities and Exchange Act of 1992. The current leadership team includes:

Secretary-General: Pornanong Budsaratragoon
Deputy Secretaries-General: Chayawadee Chai-Anant, Waratchaya Srimachand, and Chayut Setboonsarng

These leaders oversee the main functions of SEC Thailand, including the regulation of financial markets, investor protection, and the promotion of transparency in the Thai capital markets.