SET News :Institutional investors globally join SET's annual event "Thailand Focus 2026: Reignite Thailand" reassuring confidence in Thai economy and capital market

SET News 60/2026 August 26, 2026 Institutional investors globally join SET's annual event "Thailand Focus 2026: Reignite Thailand" reassuring confidence in Thai economy and capital market Key Points - This year a total of 220 institutional investors from 74 countries worldwide, both countries with well-established financial hubs and new participating countries, attended "Thailand Focus 2026: Reignite Thailand" forum from August 26-28, 2026. - Listed companies across all industries, including those in JUMP+ project, met with institutional investors through 1,552 one-on-one and group meetings. - The event reflects confidence in plenty of investment opportunities in the Thai capital market, reinforcing SET's positioning as "The Trusted Gateway to Inclusive Opportunities". - For more information, please visit www.set.or.th/thailandfocus . BANGKOK, August 26, 2026 - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), in collaboration with partners consisting of CLSA Securities (Thailand) Limited, DBS Vickers Securities (Thailand) Co., Ltd., and Kiatnakin Phatra pcl in partnership with BofA Securities, Inc., and UBS Securities (Thailand) Ltd. has recently organized "Thailand Focus 2026: Reignite Thailand" from August 26-28, 2026. Featuring a keynote speech by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Ekniti Nitithanprapas, who together with Minister of Energy Akanat Promphan for a special talk. Top executives from the business sector and capital market & money market presented and provided information, as well as exchanging views with institutional investors worldwide. SET President Asadej Kongsiri said that this Thailand Focus 2026: Reignite Thailand event served as a vital stage to showcase Thailand's investment potential to be on the radar of global institutional investors. This year, the event received positive responses from 220 institutional investors from 74 financial institutions worldwide, consisting of investors from countries with existing investments in Thailand, as well as first-time participating countries, such as Switzerland, New Zealand, and Israel, among others, gaining insights about Thailand's development and growth potential. This signals that the Thai capital market remains a key investment destination for global investors. This event marked the 20th Anniversary of Thailand Focus, correspondingly taking part in the Affiliated Program of the upcoming IMF - World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026 (October 12-18, 2026). This lead-in forum provided an opportunity for institutional investors to obtain information and exchange viewpoints with executives from 77 SET-listed and mai-listed companies, with a total market capitalization of THB 16 trillion, representing 80 percent of the entire market (data as of August 25, 2026). Investors were particularly interested in companies in sectors that represent the country's strengths, including 15 companies in the JUMP+ project that presented their upleveling operational directions, through 1,552 one-on-one and group meetings. Notably, the shift has been made from information gathering to real investment interest with opportunities. Significantly, building long-term relationships with investors worldwide will further enhance the attractiveness and competitiveness of the Thai capital market. In addition, Thailand Focus 2026 also welcomed the presence of seven listed companies from stock exchanges in the region, namely Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam, reinforcing the collaborative role in creating investment in the ASEAN region. "Global institutional investors were interested in keeping updated with Thailand's policies to drive the economic growth and investment, especially the infrastructure investment, and competitive capabilities enhancement. The Thai business sector continues to have strong fundamentals and adaptability, leading to an upward trend in the Thai stock market's investment climate. SET Index has increased by nearly 30 percent since the beginning of the year, ranking fourth globally, showing investor confidence amid supporting factors such as continued foreign investment inflows recording net purchases of THB 67 billion year-to-date, upgraded credit rating for Thailand by leading global rating agencies, as well as government policies favorable to the investment ecosystem, among other factors. All these have boosted the confidence and attractiveness of investing in the Thai capital market," added Asadej. This 20th forum entitled Thailand Focus 2026 was honored by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Ekniti Nitithanprapas, who presided over the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote address, boosting confidence and signaling Thailand's readiness to welcome global investment. Moreover, he has also highlighted the core parts of Thailand's economic restructuring strategy to attract new investments. In addition, Minister of Energy Akanat Promphan has also presented a special talk sharing perspective on transforming energy challenges into opportunities and competitive advantages. Furthermore, the event also featured sessions in which high-level executives exchanged views on promising economic growth directions, ranging from upleveling Thailand to a hub for future industries (New S-Curve), strengthening fiscal stability and resilience, as well as adapting business strategies amid geopolitical challenges and the new world order. The aim is to portray Thailand's potential to overcome challenges and capture new opportunities for sustainable growth in the upcoming phases. Investors and interested parties please find details and content of "Thailand Focus 2026: Reignite Thailand" forum at www.set.or.th/thailandfocus . SET...The Trusted Gateway to Inclusive Opportunities" ______________________________________________________________________