2019-01-01 | SEA-summary.pdfThe Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand issued amendments to the Securities and Exchange Act to enhance market supervision, competitiveness, and operational transparency. The reforms grant the SEC discretionary powers over securities business licensing, impose fiduciary duties on asset management companies, and restructure the Stock Exchange of Thailand's governance and rule-making processes. Additionally, the legislation establishes the Capital Market Development Fund to promote market growth and aligns the SEC's operations with national strategic development plans.