Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is set to commence trading for eight new Depositary Receipts (DRs) on October 17th, 2025. These DRs, referencing shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, are issued by Kiatnakin Phatra Securities Public Company Limited (KKPS).
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Nopadol Nimmanphiphat, Head of Securities and Futures Trading, indicated that there has been a growing interest among Thai investors in Chinese stocks throughout 2025. This trend is driven by attractive share prices and the growth potential in China’s technology, automotive, and healthcare sectors. The introduction of DR06s, which reference Chinese stocks, aims to enhance Thai investors’ access to leading Asian companies, building on the success of DR06s that reference US stocks.
The newly developed DR06s target investors seeking access to globally recognized stocks in key industries such as technology, finance, and healthcare. The DR06s being introduced include BABA06 (Alibaba Group Holding Limited), TENCENT06 (Tencent Holdings Ltd.), BIDU06 (Baidu Inc.), KUAISH06 (Kuaishou Technology), GEELY06 (Geely Automobile Holdings Limited), AIA06 (AIA Group Limited), WUXI06 (Wuxi Biologics Cayman Inc.), and ICBC06 (Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd.).
Mr. Nopadol highlighted the advantages of the DR06, which include the absence of dividend forwarding fees and the inherent benefits of the underlying stock. Additionally, Thai investors can expect efficient exchange rates and financial stability from the Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group, making foreign stock investment more convenient and beneficial.