SET and Chulalongkorn University partner to advance Thai family businesses education

Thailand Business News - Oct 18, 2026

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Chulalongkorn University have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on enhancing education, research, and the development of human capital for Thai family businesses.

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