I just noticed that many people are still confused about broker commissions and fees, so I’d like to share my experience. The truth is, if you choose a broker with lower fees, you can save a lot on commission—which directly affects the profit you make each time.

Broker fees for 2569 come in different types depending on which account you use with which broker. For Cash Balance accounts, most are at 0.15% of the trading value. Cash Account fees are higher, at 0.20%—and that’s not a small difference, especially if you’re buying a large number of shares.

There are several interesting brokers, such as SBI Thai Online, which charges only 0.075% commission for Cash Balance accounts—much cheaper than the market average. Another appealing option is Liberator, which announced 0% commission for trading through its app, with no minimum charge. So if you’re buying a small number of shares, you’ll save a lot more than with other brokers.

As for Bangkok Bank, Bualuang, and Krungthai XSpring, they have no minimum fee, which is good for people with smaller capital who still want to start trading. There are many other brokers as well, such as Kasikorn Thai, Thanachart, UOB, Phillips, and Tisco, which have standard commissions in the range of 0.15–0.20%, but most also charge a minimum fee of 30–50 baht. So you’ll need to check whether that fits our trading style.

What’s most important is to understand why we have to pay broker fees. A broker is an intermediary that helps us connect to the Stock Exchange, collects buy and sell orders, and coordinates everything to get it handled properly. That commission is their income.

These commission costs do not include the fees that must also be paid to the Stock Exchange of Thailand—about 0.007%—and the 7% value-added tax on the total fees. Some Cash Account accounts also need to pay a payment settlement fee through the ATS system of about 15 baht.

If you want to try different trading methods, there are also CFDs. Most brokers don’t charge trading commissions, but instead earn from the difference between the buy and sell prices (the spread). The advantage of CFDs is low cost and you can use leverage. The downside is higher risk, so you need to choose a broker that is authorized by a trustworthy regulator.

Actually, broker fees for 2566 and 2569 are not that different. Most are still in the 0.15–0.20% range like before. What has changed is that newer brokers are starting to compete more on commission fees to attract investors.

My advice is: if you’re buying a small number of shares, choose a broker with no minimum fee or the lowest minimum fee. If you’re buying a large quantity, look at the lowest commission rate. And if you want to save the most, you can also check Liberator’s 0% commission. Most importantly, you must choose a reliable broker with good services—because it’s not only about the commission.