IFC advises removing gender barriers in capital marketsWomen account for 14% of chief executives at SET-listed firms, double the regional average of 7%, says Ms Yuan Xu. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is urging stronger action to advance women's economic empowerment in Thailand, highlighting gender equality as a key driver of long-term growth and competitiveness in the corporate sector. Ms Yuan Xu said Thailand has made notable progress in female leadership. Pornanong Budsaratragoon, secretary-general of the SEC, said the regulator is promoting gender equality and human rights integration across corporate operations. SET president Asadej Kongsiri said gender equality is an important economic driver.

Source: Bangkok Post March 18, 2026 23:38 UTC