Accounts & headline costs
Sections ↑Bualuang Securities is a Bangkok Bank subsidiary offering Thai securities, derivatives, fixed income, funds and specialist services. Global Trade Master provides a separate international route. Domestic trading, overseas funding and managed products have different agreements and charges.[12][4]
Account comparison01
Account and service routes at a glance
| Account / service | Customer and legal scope | Principal condition |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Balance | Pre-funded Thai securities account | Purchases are limited to deposited funds.Source 1Source 2 |
| Cash / credit-balance account | Approved settlement or margin relationship | Credit and collateral rules apply.Source 2Source 8 |
| Global Investing Account | US, Hong Kong and Vietnam securities | FX, foreign custody, tax-reporting and transfer charges apply.Source 4Source 5 |
| Mutual fund / derivatives / specialist account | Separate product and permission routes | Each product uses its own agreement and risk rules.Source 2Source 6 |
Pricing & charges02
Headline charges and what they cover
| Item | Published basis | Important scope |
|---|---|---|
| Thai securities brokerage | Published schedule varies by channel and order value | The dated announcement should be checked against current client terms.Source 3 |
| Assisted versus online order | Commission can differ by order channel | One account can use several channels under Bualuang i-Trading.Source 8Source 3 |
| US fractional orders | US$1 commission per order, excluding VAT and other charges | Minimum trade value US$1; minimum quantity 0.00001 share. These are separate from commission.Source 5Source 4 |
| THB funding into global accounts | Transfree currently advertises no transfer fee for THB→USD/HKD/VND through 31 December 2026 | FX conversion costs remain distinct; online conversion minimum THB3,000 per transaction/currency.Source 13Source 5 |
| Derivatives/funds/structured products | Product-specific schedule | Do not apply Thai cash-equity commission to other product classes.Source 2Source 6 |
Products & investment scope
Sections ↑Specifications03
Products and ownership boundaries
| Product route | Published scope | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Thai listed securities | Shares, NVDRs and supported exchange products | Foreign ownership and voting treatment can differ.Source 2Source 9 |
| Derivatives | SET50 and other supported futures/options | Margin, expiry and daily settlement apply.Source 2 |
| Global securities | US, Hong Kong and Vietnam through Global Trade Master | Fractional US shares and full shares use service-specific rules.Source 4Source 5 |
| Funds, fixed income and structured products | Mutual funds, bonds, structured notes and related services | Issuer and product expenses are separate from brokerage.Source 6Source 2 |
Fees & holding costs
Sections ↑Direct trading commission is only one layer of cost. Depending on the account, the economic result can also include spread, foreign exchange, market levies, financing, data, custody, fund expenses and taxes.[1]
Pricing & charges04
Cost layers beyond the headline
| Cost layer | When it applies | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Currency conversion | Instrument and account currencies differ | Conversion spread/fee can outweigh a low commission.Source 1 |
| Financing or margin | Borrowed cash or leveraged position is carried | Variable interest and collateral liquidation can apply.Source 1 |
| Exchange, clearing and tax | Third-party charges are passed through | A low brokerage line does not remove statutory charges.Source 1 |
| Product expense | Fund or managed product has embedded expenses | The cost is not displayed as an equity commission.Source 1 |
| Account event | Transfer, closure, special handling or paper document | Infrequent charges can matter when exiting.Source 1 |
Platforms, orders & execution
Sections ↑Platforms & products05
Platform and order controls
| Route / control | Published capability | Operational limit |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming / Trade Master | Thai securities and supported order functions | Credit limits, market hours and account permissions apply.Source 7Source 8 |
| Wealth Connex | Investment-service and portfolio interface | Available functions depend on account and product.Source 6Source 7 |
| Global Trade Master | US, Hong Kong and Vietnam trading with analytics and conditional orders | International data, transfer, custody and tax-reporting conditions apply.Source 4Source 5 |
An order instruction is not an execution guarantee. Market hours, price limits, liquidity, partial fills, corporate actions and system availability can change the result. A cancellation is effective only after the broker or venue acknowledges it; closing an app does not cancel an accepted order.[1]
Funding, withdrawals & transfers
Sections ↑Process06
Cash funding and withdrawal lifecycle
| Stage | Published route | Constraint |
|---|---|---|
| Thai bank funding | ATS or supported transfer through the designated bank relationship | Same-name and account-reference requirements apply.Source 2 |
| Global account funding | Online THB conversion minimum THB3,000 per transaction/currency | Register for the US Tax Service before funding/trading US stocks or ETFs.Source 5Source 13 |
| Withdrawal | Instruction through the approved cash/bank route | Open orders, settlement and credit obligations reduce available cash.Source 8Source 2 |
Transfer terms07
Moving an existing portfolio
| Transfer type | Published treatment | Material consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Thai securities transfer | SET/depository process for supported positions | Registration, NVDR/foreign-share status and forms matter.Source 2Source 9 |
| International transfer | Custodian-to-custodian process where supported | Fees, fractions and market eligibility apply.Source 4 |
| Account-channel change | Same account can support different order channels in i-Trading | Channel change affects pricing and workflow, not beneficial ownership by itself.Source 8 |
| Between Global Invest and Global Trade Master | The funding guide distinguishes transfer direction, amount and currency | Global Trade Master→Global Invest below US$1,000 equivalent incurs US$30 per transfer; VND can add an FX spread.Source 13 |
Buying power, settled cash and withdrawable cash are different quantities. A deposit can support an order while still being subject to clearance, and sale proceeds remain tied to market settlement. Margin, open orders and transfer holds can reduce cash that appears available.[1]
Custody, regulation & client protection
Sections ↑Protections & eligibility08
Protection chain
| Layer | Published position | What it does not mean |
|---|---|---|
| Broker entity | Bualuang Securities Public Company Limited | The securities agreement defines the service.Source 9Source 6 |
| SET membership | SET broker number 1 and clearing memberships where applicable | Membership is not a capital or return guarantee.Source 9 |
| SIPF | Conditional investor protection up to THB1 million under the scheme rules | The trigger, member status and eligible asset shortfall must be established.Source 10 |
| Bangkok Bank relationship | Bualuang is a Bangkok Bank group company | Bank deposits and brokerage assets have different legal treatment.Source 12 |
Support, complaints & security
Sections ↑Process09
Support and escalation
| Route | Use | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| BLS Customer Services | Published +66 2-618-1111 route | Identity verification and service hours apply.Source 13 |
| Investment consultant | Assigned support for relevant accounts | Advice/service scope depends on the client relationship.Source 8 |
| SEC Help Center | Regulatory contact and complaint guidance | The SEC is not the broker’s order desk.Source 11 |
| Internal complaint | Use Bualuang’s official service route first with supporting evidence | External escalation depends on the issue and eligibility.Source 11Source 2 |
A service channel is not automatically an emergency dealing desk. During an outage or disputed trade, use the published channel, preserve timestamps and order details, and confirm whether an instruction was accepted.[1]
Official support destinations
Bualuang Securities Customer ServicesTelephone
+66 2-618-1111Source 13
Scope Published customer-service route for account-opening and service enquiries.
Bualuang online account openingWebsite
https://article.bualuang.co.th/en/account-openingSource 1
Scope Current digital-opening information for Thai citizens.
Special services & tools
Sections ↑Reference table10
Distinctive services
| Service | Function | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| iProgramTrade | Rule-based or managed strategy service under its separate terms | High minimums and mandate-specific risks apply.Source 6 |
| Securities lending | Borrowing/lending service for eligible securities and clients | Consent, collateral and recall rules apply.Source 2 |
| E-KYC | Digital identity and periodic customer-data review | Bualuang states reviews should be updated every two years.Source 7 |
Automation, managed portfolios, securities lending and recurring investment each grant different authority. Stopping a future instruction does not automatically sell existing holdings, while closing a managed or lending service can require settlement before all assets or cash are available.[1]
Company background
Sections ↑The facts11
Bualuang Securities at a glance
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Contracting entity | Bualuang Securities Public Company Limited | Source 9 |
| Primary jurisdiction | Thailand | Source 9Source 11 |
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand | Source 2 |
| Group relationship | Bangkok Bank group; published ownership 99.91% | Source 12 |
| Broker classification | Multi-asset securities broker | Source 6Source 2 |
Reference table12
Company and service boundaries
| Issue | Published position |
|---|---|
| Client boundary | Thai citizens can use digital opening; foreign clients follow the documented foreign-account process.Source 1Source 2 |
| Channel boundary | Online, representative and global routes use different pricing and operations.Source 3Source 8Source 4 |
| Protection boundary | SET/SEC supervision and SIPF eligibility are distinct from bank-deposit protection.Source 9Source 11Source 10 |
- Headquarters
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Founded
- 2001
Legal entities & licences
These are source-dated records, not a blanket assessment of the broker. Read each issuer, identifier, status and scope together.
Bualuang Securities Public Company Limited
ThailandSource 1
No separate licence entry is recorded in this panel.
Sources & further reading
- Online account opening Bualuang Securities · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- Account opening for Thai and foreign investors Bualuang Securities · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- Brokerage-fee announcement Bualuang Securities · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- Global Trade Master Bualuang Securities · Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- Global investing services and transfer fees Bualuang Securities · Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- Company development and product history Bualuang Securities · Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- Electronic KYC and platform access Bualuang Securities · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- Bualuang i-Trading terms Bualuang Securities · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- SET member profile Stock Exchange of Thailand · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- Securities Investor Protection Fund Stock Exchange of Thailand · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- SEC Help Center Securities and Exchange Commission Thailand · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- Bualuang company and ownership Bualuang Securities · Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- Global funding, transfer periods and current Transfree offer Bualuang Securities · Accessed 29 Oct 2026
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