Thailand’s SET Index closed at 1,253.60 points, decreased 27.22 points or 2.13%, with a trading value of THB 48.21 billion. The analyst stated that the Thai market plunged due to DELTA’s selling pressure. Excluding DELTA, the market traded relatively flat along with the regional trend due to a lack of supporting factors.
Currently, investors are awaiting listed companies’ earnings reports.
The analyst expects the Thai market to potentially exhibit a rebound tomorrow after investors have priced in DELTA’s downside factors.
Thailand’s Finance Minister, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, revealed that the preliminary assessment of the government’s economic stimulus measures indicates that these initiatives played a crucial role in supporting the Thai economy, especially in the fourth quarter of 2025, preventing a severe slowdown. He further expects the economy to expand by more than 1%, compared to the previous estimate of just 0.3%.
Cambodian authorities have arrested and extradited Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi—founder of the Prince Holding Group—to China, following allegations linking him to extensive online scam operations.
According to U.S. prosecutors, Chen allegedly operated forced labor compounds in Cambodia, where trafficked individuals were detained under harsh conditions to carry out cryptocurrency fraud.
Venezuela will exclusively buy American products with revenue generated from its oil sales, President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social. The declaration follows recent U.S. actions that included an intervention in Venezuela and the subsequent capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
