Thailand’s SET Index closed at 1,563.59 points, decreased 20.55 points or 1.30%, with a trading value of THB 52.78 billion. The analyst stated that the Thai market plunged due to concerns over the prospect of the Federal Reserve maintaining or increasing interest rates, citing concerns over rising inflation from the uncertainty over the prolonged conflict in the Middle East. Additionally, the selling pressure from DELTA also pressured the index.
For tomorrow, the analyst recommends investors closely monitor the U.S. inflation figures for May, scheduled to come out tonight.
The Thai Ministry of Finance is implementing a phased economic recovery plan, prioritizing immediate relief for the grassroots while preparing low-interest “Soft Loans” for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) for June 2026 has forecasted that the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” scheme, which injects about THB 170 billion to stimulate the economy, will support domestic spending, prompting an upward revision of the 2026 Thai GDP growth forecast to 1.6 – 2.0% (from the previous estimate of 1.2 – 1.6%).
The United States carried out strikes inside Iran on Tuesday, following President Donald Trump’s statement that an American Apache helicopter had been shot down by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident has added tension to ongoing diplomatic efforts and heightened risks for the existing ceasefire.
