Thailand’s SET Index closed at 1,601.92 points, increasing by 5.91 points or 0.37%, with a trading value of THB 71.66 billion. The analyst stated that the Thai stock market bounced back to 1,600 points due to easing tensions in the Middle East, which reduced bond yields and oil prices.
Furthermore, positive sentiment from the Thailand Focus 2026 symposium and listed companies’ dividend payouts also bolstered the market, despite the lack of new supporting catalysts.
For tomorrow, the analyst expects the Thai benchmark to move sideways within range.
The Bank of Thailand unanimously voted to maintain the policy rate at 1%, as the nation’s economic expansion continues to gain support from momentum in the technology and AI cycle.
Nevertheless, overall growth remains low and uneven. Meanwhile, inflation is projected to be lower than previously assessed, although it is expected to rise through the remainder of this year and into early next year.
Thailand’s electronics sector has secured over $30.5 billion (THB 1 trillion) in investment since 2023. Roughly a third of this capital—exceeding $10.1 billion (THB 331 billion) across 224 projects—is concentrated in printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic components, driven by global manufacturers scaling their footprint in AI hardware and advanced semiconductor packaging across Southeast Asia.
At the Thailand Focus 2026 conference, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas laid out an ambitious roadmap to reignite the Thai economy and safeguard it against mounting global uncertainties. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment, presenting a forward-looking, three-horizon framework: Stabilize Today, Transition Now, and Invest for Tomorrow.
