SET News 90/2024
                                                       August 28, 2024

Thailand Focus 2024 : investor interest fueled by growing confidence in economy 
and capital market
 
BANGKOK, August 28, 2024 - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), commemorating 
its 50th anniversary, hosts "Thailand Focus 2024: Adapting to a Changing World".
The event brings together government officials, business leaders, and
executives from financial and capital markets, along with top management from
112 listed companies across all industry groups. They have been sharing insights
to build confidence and connect investment opportunities with 178 institutional
investors from 80 global institutions, reflecting the continued attractiveness
of Thailand's capital market to foreign investors.

SET President Pakorn Peetathawatchai said that the 18th Thailand Focus 2024, 
themed "Adapting to a Changing World," is a crucial platform showcasing
Thailand's investment potential to global institutional investors. The annual
inbound investment roadshow has received a solid response from 178 institutional
investors representing 80 institutions worldwide. Among them are investors from
key markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, the U.S., the UK, and
Sweden. They have shown keen interest in learning about the high potential of
Thailand's private sector, capital market, and economy, which has reinforced
confidence and has attracted investment in Thailand. Executives from 112 listed
companies across all industry sectors have also been presenting their business
strengths and growth directions through one-on-one and group meetings.

Thailand Focus 2024 aims to build confidence and connect investment 
opportunities for foreign institutional investors while showcasing the
adaptation and forward momentum of Thailand's government, capital market, and
private sector. The event features distinguished speakers including Deputy
Minister of Finance Paopoom Rojanasakul who has highlighted the government
policies and projects that will drive Thailand's economy towards future growth.
Thailand's economic growth policies for the future, and the Bank of Thailand
Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput who has provided insights on Thailand's
economic prospects and stability, and the financial sector's lending situation.
Senior executives from the business and capital market sectors have also
provided insights on the Thai capital market's adaptations, particularly in
industries leveraging Thailand's strengths and potential to seize opportunities
in the new global context.

"Foreign investors remain interested in and closely follow Thailand's changes, 
the progress of existing policies, and future economic development plans, which
will significantly impact investment and growth in Thailand and its capital
market. The meetings between listed companies and institutional investors
continue to garner interest, especially for companies in sectors that represent
Thailand's strengths and those operating sustainably, focusing on environmental
concerns, and moving towards New Economy businesses," Pakorn added.

"Thailand Focus 2024: Adapting to a Changing World" is organized by SET in 
collaboration with DBS Vickers Securities (Thailand), Kiatnakin Phatra
Securities, Bank of America Securities, and TISCO Securities in partnership with
Jefferies. The event is being held from August 28-30, 2024, at The Athenee
Hotel Bangkok. Investors and interested parties can find details and follow the
seminar content at www.set.or.th/thailandfocus.

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