Thai exchange revises listing rules for New Economy and foreign companies

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) announced on September 4, 2026 that it has changed its listing requirements to widen access to fundraising for domestic and foreign New Economy businesses and leading overseas companies. The exchange said standards for company quality, financial standing and disclosure would remain unchanged.

The revised rules cover 10 target industry groups, including Next-Generation Automotive, Smart Electronics and Robotics. They also introduce a Special Track for businesses promoted by the Board of Investment (BOI) and the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EEC).

SET said foreign companies that have raised funds and obtained listings on overseas exchanges will be able to use its Secondary Listing criteria under amended public offering requirements. Companies listed in an Unrecognized Country must continue to satisfy the existing requirements applied to Thai listed companies, covering financial standing, quality, operating performance, free float and disclosure.

The exchange is also changing the shareholding proportions and duration covered by Silent Period restrictions for all listed companies. Strategic Shareholders will still have to retain holdings for an appropriate period after listing, SET said.

SET President Asadej Kongsiri said the changes support the exchange’s 2026-2028 strategic plan and are intended to make fundraising quicker and more convenient for BOI- and EEC-promoted businesses and leading international companies. The rules underwent stakeholder consultation and received Securities and Exchange Commission Board approval before their September 11, 2026 implementation.