Thailand’s SET Index closed at 1,611.28 points, increased 17.72 points or 1.11%, with a trading value of THB 80.49 billion. The analyst stated that the Thai market soared to a three-year high, benefiting from plunging bond yields from softer U.S. employment figures. Meanwhile, foreign funds were seen continuously flowing toward big-caps amid sector rotation.
For next week, the analyst expects the Thai market to move sideways as investors await the decision on the THB 400 billion loan decree, as well as the U.S. inflation data.
Thailand has secured over $4.1 billion (approx. 137 billion baht) in investment pledges across its electric vehicle supply chain, solidifying its position as Southeast Asia’s primary automotive manufacturing hub as global carmakers realign their production networks toward clean energy.
The capital injection spans 198 projects, covering the entire ecosystem, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrid systems, battery manufacturing, critical components, and charging infrastructure.
