# SET updates listing rules to draw in New Economy and overseas companies

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/set/328159-set-updates-listing-rules-to-draw-in-new-economy-and-overseas-companies
- Published: 2026-09-15T06:40:57+07:00
- Author: SET News

**The Stock Exchange of Thailand has updated listing criteria to allow new economy
companies in 10 industries to raise funds, including those promoted by BOI and EEC,
and international companies**

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has amended listing criteria to better align
with the new economic landscape and international practices. The revision opens 
up opportunities for New Economy companies, both domestic and foreign, across 10
target industry groups, such as Medical and Healthcare Advances, Next-Generation
Automotive, and Smart Electronics, as well as companies promoted by the Board of
Investment (BOI) and the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EEC), and leading foreign
companies, to raise funds in the Thai capital market, while maintaining the same
standards of quality, financial standing, and information disclosure.

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SET President Asadej Kongsiri said that over the past 30 years, the business structure
of listed companies in the Thai capital market has hardly changed, while the New
Economy industries have been growing exponentially and require truly accessible 
sources of funding. This revision of the listing criteria marks a significant step
in elevating the Thai capital market in line with the 3-year strategic plan (2026-
2028) under the vision of ‘The Trusted Gateway to Inclusive Opportunities’. The 
new criteria will facilitate faster and more convenient fundraising for companies
promoted by the BOI and EEC, as well as leading international companies, while maintaining
the same quality standards. Notably, it paves the way for opportunities among Thai
investors to grow alongside these industries of the future.

These criteria have undergone consultation with related stakeholders and have already
received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Board. They 
will take effect from September 11, 2026 onwards, with the key changes summarized
as follows:

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  **Revised qualification criteria for companies in 10 new economy industries** 
  to enhance SET’s attractiveness as a fundraising and listing venue, along with
  establishing a “Special Track” to support companies promoted by the BOI and the
  EEC.
  **Revised**** the public offering criteria for foreign companies** that have already
  raised capital and are listed on foreign stock exchanges, enabling them to apply
  the Secondary Listing criteria, in line with the fundraising needs of companies
  in this group. The proportion of shares held by foreign companies will be maintained
  to ensure adequate trading volume and liquidity in SET. However, foreign companies
  listed in an Unrecognized Country[1/](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/set/328159-set-updates-listing-rules-to-draw-in-new-economy-and-overseas-companies#_ftn1)
  must still meet the same qualifications as Thai listed companies in terms of quality,
  financial standing, operating performance, free float, and information disclosure
  requirements under current criteria.
  **Revised “Silent Period” requirements**, covering both the proportion and duration
  of the Silent Period applicable to all listed companies, to better align with 
  the international standards. Strategic Shareholders will still be required to 
  maintain their shareholding for an appropriate period following listing, thereby
  maintaining investor confidence.
  For details on the revised criteria, please visit SET website at [https://www.set.or.th/en/rules-regulations/circulars](https://www.set.or.th/en/rules-regulations/circulars)
  under the headings “Rules/Regulations” and “Rules – Circulars Letters Concerning
  Listed Securities” entitled “Revision of the Listing Criteria to Attract High-
  Potential Companies to List on the Stock Exchange of Thailand”.
  **Note:** The 10 target industry groups (New Economy) consist of: 1. Advanced 
  Agriculture & Food, 2. Biofuels & Biochemicals, 3. Medical and Health Advances,
  4. Creative Tourism, 5. Next-Generation Automotive, 6. Aviation & Logistics, 7.
  Digital & E-Commerce, 8. Smart Electronics, 9. Robotics, 10. Technology and Innovation
  Development, such as Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Digital Technology, and Advanced
  Material Technology.
  “SET…The Trusted Gateway to Inclusive Opportunities”
  Members of the media, please contact Strategic Content & Media Communication Department
  tel: +66 (0) 2009 9489.
  **Source** : [SET revises listing criteria to attract New Economy and foreign companies, effective September 11, 2026](https://www.aseanexchanges.org/content/set-revises-listing-criteria-to-attract-new-economy-and-foreign-companies-effective-september-11-2026/?rand=138677)