Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) organized Thailand Focus 2025: Beyond the Challenges, welcoming investors from 75 institutions worldwide. The event aimed at overcoming challenges and driving investment opportunities, focusing on providing information and boosting investor confidence.
According to Thai News Agency, the SET, in collaboration with key partners such as DBS Vickers Securities (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Kiatnakin Phatra Securities Public Company Limited, Bank of America Securities, and UBS Securities (Thailand) Co., Ltd., held the event from August 27-29, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Bangkok. This marks the 19th consecutive year for this flagship event of the Thai capital market. Mr. Phaopum Rojanasakul, Deputy Minister of Finance, delivered the opening speech and a special lecture, focusing on government policies aimed at building confidence in investment. The event also featured seminars with senior executives discussing opportunities and the appeal of Thai businesses, including the health and medical technology sectors, sustainable tourism, and developments in the Thai financial system.
Mr. Asadej Kongsiri, President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, stated that this year's event was organized under the theme "Beyond the Challenges" to provide investors with information and build confidence in the Thai economy, capital market, and listed companies. This aligns with the SET's role in continuously informing both domestic and international investors. The event was attended by 180 institutional investors from 75 institutions worldwide, including participants from Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Europe, as well as new markets in the Middle East and South Asia.
Preliminary discussions with Thai and foreign institutional investors revealed continued interest in the Thai stock market, particularly from Singapore and Hong Kong. Several business sectors, including finance, tourism, healthcare, and agriculture, show potential for medium- and long-term growth. The Thai stock market is seen as lagging behind other regional markets, presenting investment opportunities.
Regarding the recent audio clip case involving Prime Minister Paethongtarn, it is believed that political changes will not disrupt the business sector's growth. In the next phase, over 30 large companies with a market capitalization of at least 10 billion baht are planning to list on the SET. Despite some delays, these companies will return to the market, attracting investment. Over the past two months, significant investments have flowed into the Thai stock market, indicating positive outcomes from the event.
Mr. Asadej emphasized that Thailand Focus serves as an important platform to showcase the strengths and investment appeal of Thai listed companies, reinforcing the SET's commitment to enhancing the capital market. This year's event saw interest in macro issues such as investment competitiveness, household debt management, financial sector strength, and business adaptation to future challenges. Joint meetings between listed companies and institutional investors continued to attract interest, reflecting the appeal of investing in the Thai capital market.
Investors and interested parties can view details and follow the discussion content at www.set.or.th/thailandfocus.