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Thailand’s Stock Exchange Joins Forces with Nasdaq to Modernize Market Systems

SET and Nasdaq logos displayed together, representing their expanded technology partnership.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is deepening its strategic alliance with Nasdaq in a move aimed at transforming the country's capital market infrastructure. This expanded partnership will integrate advanced risk management and surveillance technologies across the Thai financial ecosystem, positioning the nation as a regional leader in capital market innovation.

SET’s adoption of Nasdaq’s platforms will not only support its internal operations but will also extend to brokers and market participants. This shared infrastructure model promotes a standardized and secure trading environment. By aligning more closely with global best practices, SET aims to improve investor confidence and market transparency.

A key focus of the partnership is the deployment of artificial intelligence tools to bolster market surveillance. These technologies are designed to detect irregular trading patterns, mitigate systemic risks, and provide real-time oversight. Nasdaq’s surveillance systems are already trusted by some of the world’s largest exchanges and central banks, lending credibility to SET’s modernization efforts.

Interior of the Stock Exchange of Thailand headquarters, showing its modern trading environment.

Beyond technology upgrades, the partnership sets the stage for broader financial sector reforms. SET and Nasdaq plan to explore collaborative opportunities in areas such as cross-border listings, digital asset integration, and financial education initiatives. These efforts could pave the way for Thai capital markets to attract more international investors and innovative financial products.

This initiative reflects Thailand’s ambition to evolve into a digital-first financial center. As regional competition intensifies, the SET-Nasdaq partnership serves as a strategic blueprint for how emerging economies can leapfrog traditional limitations through global collaboration and technological advancement.

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