Annual Report 2017

6 Annual Report 2017 “SET leads innovative organization towards sustainable growth.” In 2017, The Stock Exchange of Thailand continued to develop the capital market to benefit all sectors and to grow together: the capital market, the economy, the society and the nation inclusively. Our strategic plan embraced the government’s “Thailand 4.0” policy, propelling startups and SMEs particularly the utilization of digital technology and innovation to promote long-term, sustainable growth in the Thai capital market. In promoting business sector’s growth, SET has provided opportunities platform for startup entrepreneurs and SMEs, enabling them to access sources of fund to grow their businesses. Besides collaboration with partners to cultivate knowledge for them, SET has launched the LiVE platform as an effective digital fundraising channel. At the same time, SET also places importance on social development in enhancing social entrepreneurs’ potential by establishing the SET Social Impact platform that Message from the Chairman