BANGKOK, Thailand – The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is holding Thailand Focus 2026: Reignite Thailand in Bangkok through August 28, allowing 220 institutional investors from 74 financial institutions worldwide to explore opportunities in Thailand. The three-day forum, which began August 26, features government policymakers, business leaders, and listed-company executives discussing the country’s economic outlook and investment prospects.
Investors are participating in 1,552 one-on-one and group meetings with executives from 77 companies listed on SET and the Market for Alternative Investment, including 15 companies in the JUMP+ program. The participating Thai companies have a combined market capitalization of about 16 trillion baht, representing 80% of the overall market as of August 25. Seven listed companies from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam are also attending.
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas opened the forum on August 26 with an address on Thailand’s economic restructuring and efforts to attract international investment. Other sessions cover infrastructure investment, future industries, fiscal resilience, geopolitical changes, and strategies for Thailand’s next phase of economic growth.
SET reported that its benchmark index has gained nearly 30% since the beginning of 2026, while foreign investors have recorded net purchases of 67 billion baht year-to-date. Participation from established financial centers and new markets at this year’s forum underscores continued international interest in Thailand’s economy and capital market. More information is available at www.set.or.th/thailandfocus. (NNT)
