Thailand’s SET Index closed at 1,480.20 points, increased 1.07 points or 0.07%, with a trading value of THB 60.04 billion. The analyst stated that the Thai market moved with volatility after having surged in response to DELTA’s robust performance. Meanwhile, selling pressure emerged on the stock and the electronics sector as investors priced in the catalyst.
The Thai market also tracked losses among the broader Asian market trend, as other markets exhibited a downward sentiment before the session closing. However, buying forces in the telecommunication, banking, and petrochemical sectors helped buoy the Thai bourse to close with a slight gain.
For tomorrow, the analyst expects the Thai market to trade sideways.
The Ministry of Finance revealed that Thailand’s economic outlook for 2026 is on track for a gradual recovery despite headwinds from external factors and global geopolitical situations. The Ministry forecasts that in 2026, the Thai economy will expand by 1.6%, with a projected range between 1.1% and 2.1%, mainly supported by both domestic and external demand.
PTT Public Company Limited (SET: PTT) has announced via the Stock Exchange of Thailand regarding the group’s proactive measures to mitigate energy security risks during the crisis of unrest in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The measures focus on business continuity, oil procurement, refinery efficiency, inventory management, pricing policy, financial management, operational transparency, and corporate governance.
