Thailand Stock Exchange Relaxes Rules for New Economy Listings
Thailand's stock exchange relaxed listing requirements for New Economy companies and foreign firms effective September 11, targeting sectors like advanced healthcare, modern vehicles, and smart electronics to strengthen the capital market's
The Stock Exchange of Thailand has relaxed its listing criteria to accommodate new economic sectors and international standards, welcoming New Economy companies across ten targeted industries such as advanced medical and healthcare, modern vehicles, and smart electronics. Companies backed by the Board of Investment and the Eastern Economic Corridor, as well as leading foreign firms, will now find it easier to raise capital in Thailand's market while maintaining existing standards for quality, financial condition, and information disclosure.
Assadej Kongsiri, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, noted that the business structure of listed companies has remained virtually unchanged over the past 30 years, while New Economy industries are growing rapidly and require accessible capital sources. The revised listing criteria represent a key step in upgrading Thailand's capital market under the three-year strategic plan (2026–2028) with the vision "The Trusted Gateway to Inclusive Opportunities."
The new criteria, approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, take effect September 11, 2026, and include three main improvements: revised qualification criteria for ten New Economy industry groups with tailored standards (Special Track) for Board of Investment and Eastern Economic Corridor-promoted companies; adjusted public share offering criteria for foreign companies already listed abroad, allowing secondary listing while ensuring adequate liquidity; and adjusted lock-up period (Silent Period) rules to align with international standards while requiring strategic shareholders to hold shares for an appropriate duration to build investor confidence.
