BOI, SET, and SEC Launch BOI to IPO Program to Boost Thailand’s New Economy

Thailand Business News - Oct 18, 2026

Thailand's Board of Investment, Stock Exchange of Thailand, and Securities and Exchange Commission signed a memorandum of understanding establishing the "BOI to IPO" program, which aims to help New Economy enterprises raise capital through stock market listings.

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