SET News : SET and FETCO join Thai government roadshow in New York and London, attracting strong interest from global investors

SET News 76/2026 September 28, 2026 SET and FETCO join Thai government roadshow in New York and London, attracting strong interest from global investors KEY POINTS - SET and FETCO joined the Prime Minister's delegation on a roadshow in New York and London from September 22-25, 2026, meeting with leading global institutional investors and showcasing Thailand's economic potential. In partnership with Bank of America, Jefferies and UBS, the delegation hosted 43 investment firms, representing combined AUM of more than USD 48 trillion*. Participants included leading global investment firms such as BlackRock, Blackstone, Citadel, Fidelity and Schroders, with senior executives from nearly all of participating institutions in attendance. - Foreign institutional investors in both New York and London expressed strong interest in Thailand's geopolitical positioning, the impact of the situation in the Middle East on energy prices and Thailand's economic growth, political stability, and the continuity of government policies. Investors also highlighted Thailand's potential to benefit from the new investment cycle and strengthen its position as an investment destination for New Economy businesses. BANGKOK, September 28, 2026 - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO) joined Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on a roadshow in New York, U.S., and London, U.K., from September 22-25, 2026, as part of his mission to attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81). Leading Team Thailand, the Prime Minister presented the country's economic policy direction and investment opportunities to foreign institutional investors, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Suphajee Suthumpun, Minister of Digital Economy and Society Chaichanok Chidchob, and Minister of Public Health Pattana Promphat. Forty-three investment firms, with combined assets under management (AUM) of over USD 48 trillion*, attended the investor meetings, providing an opportunity for direct engagement with the country's leaders. SET President Asadej Kongsiri said: "In New York, investors placed the greatest emphasis on Thailand's neutral stance amid geopolitical volatility, viewing it as an 'opportunity' rather than a risk. Investors indicated that maintaining this position could help attract investment from a wider range of countries. At the same time, investors were monitoring the situation in the Middle East, which could put pressure on energy prices and weigh on Thailand's economic growth. The Prime Minister addressed this concern by outlining plans to reduce reliance on imported energy through the transition to renewable energy and investment in smart grid infrastructure, while highlighting the JUMP+ and BOI to IPO programs as initiatives to attract New Economy businesses to list on the Thai capital market." "Institutional investors in London placed the emphasis on political stability, followed by the momentum of Thailand's new investment cycle, as reflected in record-high investment promotion applications from the Board of Investment (BOI), with Thailand prioritizing the quality of investment over quantity. Investors also emphasized the importance of policy continuity and the government's ability to deliver tangible results, key factors in reinforcing their long-term confidence in Thailand," Asadej added. FETCO Chairman Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn said: "Since the beginning of 2026, foreign capital has started flowing back into the Thai stock market, amounting to USD 1.5 billion, or 10 percent of the more than USD 15 billion that flowed out over the past three years. This is a promising early sign, with further upside supported by greater political stability, a clear long-term economic strategy, and a recovery in listed companies' earnings. The in-person participation of senior executives from leading New York-based investment firms is specifically encouraging, as U.S. institutional investors typically focus on developed and larger emerging markets and engage directly when they see compelling long-term opportunities. Investors focused particularly on the government's policy direction, execution challenges, including financial and Thai baht stability, all of which were addressed directly by the Prime Minister and his delegation. I believe this engagement has strengthened investors' understanding and confidence in Thailand's economic outlook and the long-term opportunities in the Thai capital market." Roadshow Highlights: New York and London, September 22-25, 2026 New York: In collaboration with Bank of America, N.A., invitations were extended to foreign institutional investors, nearly all of whom accepted. The group meeting was attended by representatives from 22 leading investment firms, including BlackRock, Blackstone, Citadel, Fidelity, and Schroders, with combined AUM of approximately USD 45 trillion. One-on-one meetings were also held with two investors, Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) and Brookfield, while leading global technology companies Microsoft and Google held discussions with the Prime Minister. In addition, Jefferies, a leading U.S. full-service independent investment banking firm and SET's partner, brought 15 leading investment firms, with combined AUM of approximately USD 1.7 trillion, to gain first-hand insights from the Thai Prime Minister. London: In collaboration with UBS, the roadshow was attended by eight investment firms, including BlackRock and Schroders, with combined AUM of approximately USD 16.5 trillion. On the same occasion, SET signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the presence of the Prime Minister. The MOU establishes a framework for cooperation on dual listing, the development of products such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs), market data and index products, ESG products and services, as well as the exchange of information and knowledge, benefiting companies and investors in both countries. At the NYSE, the Prime Minister also rang the opening bell to showcase Thailand's potential and readiness to world-class investors. *The number of investment firms and total AUM exclude double counting of firms met in both New York and London. "SET...The Trusted Gateway to Inclusive Opportunities" ______________________________________________________________________