The program focused on enhancing knowledge and understanding of investment promotion measures that support community and social development, including incentives offered by the BOI—an essential mechanism enabling social impact projects to operate effectively and achieve tangible outcomes. The event featured keynote addresses and panel discussions exploring approaches to advancing sustainable community development through public-sector tools and measures. Representatives from the business sector and partner agencies shared practical experience from implementation, along with key lessons learned from successful pilot projects. In addition, exhibition areas showcased initiatives by the BOI, private sector partners, social entrepreneurs, and community organizations, providing participants with opportunities to learn, engage, and connect for future collaboration.
Dr. Soraphol Tulayasathien, Senior Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy Division of the SET, stated that the third year of the Multilateral Collaboration initiative serves as a vital platform connecting business operators, social entrepreneurs, and community enterprises. It reflects the commitment of all sectors to join forces in creating tangible positive outcomes at the grassroots level and extending these efforts toward truely long-term sustainability. For more than 50 years, the SET has not only served as a marketplace for securities trading but has also been dedicated to fostering sustainable capital market development while expanding opportunities and driving positive change across multiple dimensions of Thai society—aligning with its vision, “A Path of Trust Toward Opportunities for All.” Key initiatives include SET Carbon, a platform for corporate greenhouse-gas emissions management and reporting; the development of carbon-credit trading infrastructure; and preparations for all sectors to comply with the Climate Change Act.
In addition, the SET, in collaboration with the SEC, has strengthened good corporate governance by developing six core competencies for Thai directors, while also supporting various social initiatives, such as the Computer for Thai Children and Financial Literacy programs, as well as the donation of ambulances and medical equipment to the Foundation for the Crown Prince Hospital under the initiative, “50 Years of SET: Encouraging Good Deeds for Society.”
Miss Sucha Boonyanate, Deputy Secretary-General of the SEC, stated that the SEC is committed to advancing Thailand’s capital market toward sustainable finance through the development of a constructive and integrated sustainable capital market ecosystem. This approach covers six key areas: (1) promoting responsible and transparent business practices, along with sustainability disclosures aligned with international standards for issuers and listed companies; (2) developing sustainable financial instruments as additional options for fundraising and investment; (3) strengthening the role of investors and advancing sustainable investment to mitigate greenwashing risks; (4) supporting domestic reviewers to enhance market confidence; (5) developing an ESG data hub and disseminating key sustainability trends; and (6) fostering ongoing collaboration with both domestic and international partners. The SEC also aims to promote business practices that generate positive social and environmental impacts throughout the entire value chain, thereby contributing to Thailand’s economic and social progress toward genuine sustainability.
Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the BOI, stated that amid the rapidly changing global landscape—marked by geopolitical uncertainties, climate change challenges, and the transition toward a green economy powered by clean energy—economic growth today can no longer be measured solely by growth figures. It must also be pursued in parallel with balancing social and environmental responsibility. In this context, the BOI therefore places strong emphasis on promoting “quality investment” that integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions, generating economic value while delivering benefits to local communities.
Accordingly, the BOI has driven the “Investment Promotion Measures for Community and Social Development,” designed to align private sector capabilities with local needs. These measures encourage business operators to work collaboratively with local organizations to uplift communities in various areas—such as enhancing production standards and local products, improving local water resource management, advancing sustainable agriculture, strengthening environmental management, supporting forest management to help reduce PM2.5 pollution, and improving education and public health services. The BOI has continuously worked with partner agencies to design and drive measures that align with community and social development contexts, encouraging private companies to support or jointly implement projects with local organizations in accordance with established criteria to receive tax incentives.
From 2023 to January 2026, 106 projects were approved under these measures, involving more than 946 local organizations nationwide, with a combined investment value of 3 billion baht. These achievements reflect the collective efforts of all sectors in driving sustainable development from the grassroots level to the national level.
Dr. Kobsak Pootrakool, Chairman of the FETCO, Chairman of the CODI, and Vice Chairman of the TLCA, stated: “Throughout the years, the disparity between urban and rural areas has remained a critical challenge for Thailand—one that the government alone cannot solve. Collaboration across all sectors—government, private sector, academia, communities, and civil society—with a shared goal of addressing these issues will lead to concrete outcomes and meaningful change. In this regard, the BOI’s measures play a vital role in supporting collective direction, while the BOI’s Fast-Track initiatives presented today will serve as an important mechanism to bring all sectors together through “Collective Effort for Collective Impacts.”
This third-year event provides an opportunity to broaden collaboration and develop model cases that inspire continued action toward building a more balanced economy and a stronger society in the future. In today’s world, the capital market serves not only as a source of fundraising, but also a mechanism to drive the transition toward a sustainable economy and society. It supports responsible business growth and promotes ESG principles focused on environmental and social stewardship. By connecting the strengths of the private sector, civil society, and the capital market through multilateral cooperation, we can generate positive impacts for people and communities, reinforcing resilience at the grassroots level—which is the foundation of long term sustainable development,” Dr. Kobsak said.