Thailand’s SET Index closed at 1,588.22 points, decreasing by 12.48 points or 0.78%, with a trading value of THB 66.47 billion. The analyst stated that the Thai stock market consolidated due to selling pressure in big caps—particularly DELTA, AOT, and ADVANC. While fund inflows have yet to fully return, the buying interest in commodities has cushioned the impact on the market.
For next week, the analyst expects continued volatility in the market, while investors await clearer rate signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve Jackson Hole symposium tonight.
Thailand is positioning photonics as a key industrial priority as artificial intelligence and data center expansion increase demand for advanced digital infrastructure. The government views the sector as a pathway to move beyond hosting data centers and into higher-value technology manufacturing.
