Graduate School of Management and Innovation, KMUTT, Partners with the SEC and LiVE Exchange to Enhance Capital Market Knowledge for Sustainable Entrepreneurs
The Graduate School of Management and Innovation (GMI), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission Thailand (SEC) and LiVE Exchange, organized a special lecture entitled “Business and Thai Capital Market Evaluation Concepts, Disclosure and Governance Standards, and SME Filing” on 17 January 2026 at GMI, KMUTT.
The session featured Mr. Paiboon Damrongvaree, Assistant Secretary-General of the SEC, and Ms. Kantnatcha Kanikul, Deputy Director, Issuer Division, LiVE Exchange, as guest speakers. The lecture aimed to strengthen in-depth understanding of capital market mechanisms and opportunities for modern entrepreneurs, particularly students enrolled in the MBA Program in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability. The program seeks to foster sustainable business growth through appropriate access to capital markets.
This lecture provided students with essential knowledge and practical insights across multiple dimensions, including:
• Capital fundraising mechanisms in the Thai capital market
• Key differences between LiVE Exchange, mai, and SET
• Roles and responsibilities of listed companies
• Structure of the Securities Registration Statement (Form 69-1)
• Guidelines for preparing Filing documents specifically for SMEs and startups
These topics are designed to enhance students’ readiness and capabilities to effectively lead businesses into the capital market ecosystem.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Parames Woraseyanont, Assistant Dean for Partnership Affairs and course instructor of “Business Data Evaluation, Capital Market Preparation, and Accurate and Complete Disclosure (EPM 634)”, stated that the lecture content aligns closely with the program’s objectives. The course emphasizes not only business growth but also long-term organizational sustainability. This initiative is part of the academic collaboration under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between GMI and LiVE Exchange, which serves as a key mechanism for integrating practical industry knowledge into academic learning.
“This academic collaboration with the SEC and LiVE Exchange provides an important platform that broadens students’ perspectives and strengthens their ability to understand how to build strong and sustainable businesses through capital markets. We believe that the knowledge and experience gained will empower future entrepreneurs to drive their organizations—and Thailand’s industries—forward on a truly sustainable foundation.”
— Asst. Prof. Dr. Waranya Tilokavichai,
Chairperson, MBA Program in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability
About the MBA Program in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability
The MBA Program in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability is offered under the Graduate School of Management and Innovation, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi. The program is internationally accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), USA. It focuses on developing entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to expand business opportunities, enhance competitiveness, and achieve sustainable growth through organizational sustainability practices and capital market access.
About LiVE Exchange
LiVE Exchange is a capital market platform designed for growing businesses, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and startups. Unlike SET and mai, LiVE Exchange is specifically structured to accommodate developing businesses by offering more suitable listing requirements. It emphasizes fundraising from sophisticated investors who understand the risks associated with SME and startup investments. Securities trading on LiVE Exchange is conducted through negotiated transactions, with the LiVE Platform acting as an intermediary connecting capital sources with high-potential businesses.
