The country introduced two ministerial regulations aimed at reducing licensing requirements for certain foreign derivatives-related activities and securities-related support services.
Certain foreign businesses in Thailand, including a range of derivatives and securities related activities, can conduct without requiring permission under the Foreign Business Act (FBA), according to two ministerial regulations published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette on 28 August 2026. The regulations expand the exemptions applying to derivatives dealers, advisers and fund managers The regulations expand the exemptions applying to derivatives dealers, advisers and fund managers.