The Stock Exchange of Thailand has surged almost 30 percent in the first half of 2026, with trading liquidity rising about 50 percent year on year, supported by renewed political stability and growth expectations under the new administration. SET President Asadej Kongsiri says the exchange is now shifting focus to revitalising IPO activity after only one listing in the first half of the year, including revised rules aimed at attracting “New Economy” companies and BOI-backed firms.