Bangkok--19 Jun--SET The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strongly support Thai companies operating overseas to list on the Thai bourse, to boost local market capitalization and offer more variety to investors. The Bank of Thailand’s provision allowing joint ventures to raise USD 3,000 million through the local stock market further encourages the initiative. Providing dual listing is completely in keeping with SET’s three-year strategic plan, which aims to establish a regionally-significant integrated secondary market, offering a complete range of investment products. The first dual listing will take place this month, SET President Ms. Patareeya Benjapolchai said. “We intend to increase the supply of securities, strengthen the Thai market and enhance competitiveness by collaborating with SEC to encourage Thai companies operating overseas to raise funds here. A joint committee has been set up to review relevant rules to regulations to facilitate this initiative,” Ms. Patareeya added. The Bank of Thailand’s provision allowing a Thai joint venture abroad to raise USD 3,000 million worth of funds and seek listing on the Thai bourse should attract those looking for funding and flexible operating conditions.“Supporting overseas Thai businesses to list on SET facilitates their growth and gives Thai people an opportunity to share in the ownership of these companies, thus further expanding the investor base,” Ms. Patareeya noted. For more information, please contact the Corporate Communications Dept.: Ladawan Kantawong Tel: 0-2229-2036 / Sarinluck Jitkawong Tel: 0-2229-2037 / Nattaporn Boonprapa Tel: 0-2229-2049 / Watsamon Saowakhonsathien Tel: 0-2229-2797