21 Sep 2026 Financial Markets The Baht fell, while the SET closed below the 1,600-point level คะแนนเฉลี่ย คะแนนเฉลี่ย 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star The Thai stock market closed lower, despite a partial recovery towards the end of the week.The SET Index declined sharply from early to mid-week amid heavy selling pressure in technology stocks, led by a major electronic components manufacturer due to concerns over the issuance of exchangeable bonds by its parent company, and a leading telecommunications company following concerns over a data breach after reports that one of its subsidiaries had been hacked. The sell-off in Thai technology stocks was also in line with the weakness seen in technology shares across global markets.In addition, the SET Index faced further pressure from concerns over rising tensions in the Middle East after reports that the Houthis had launched attacks on Saudi Arabia, potentially disrupting oil exports. However, the SET Index partially rebounded during the remainder of the week after the outcome of the FOMC meeting matched market expectations. Meanwhile, the Fed's Dot Plot indicated that there remains a possibility of one additional rate hike before year-end, providing greater clarity on the direction of US interest rates. Market sentiment was also supported by reports regarding an extension of domestic consumption stimulus measures.On Friday, September 18, 2026, the SET closed at 1,584.15 points, down 1.27 percent over-week. The average daily trading value was THB69,427.41 million, down 0.44 percent over-week. The mai closed at 223.77 points, down 1.58 percent over-week.During September 21-25, 2026, KSecurities expects the SET to have support at 1,560 and 1,545 points, but resistance at 1,595 and 1,610 points, respectively. KResearch advises investors to watch key factors, including Fed officials' remarks, Thailand's August Exports, developments in the Middle East, and foreign capital flows. US economic data that warrants close monitoring includes September Manufacturing and Services PMI (Flash), August New Home Sales and Durable Goods Orders, plus weekly jobless claims. Other important overseas economic indicators to monitor include China's September LPR, plus September Manufacturing and Services (Flash) of Eurozone, UK and Japan. View full article Login / Register Or Enter the code from the poll Annotation This research paper is published for general public. It is made up of various sources. Trustworthy, but the company can not authenticate. reliability The information may be changed at any time without prior notice. Data users need to be careful about the use of information. The Company will not be liable to any user or person for any damages arising from such use. The information in this report does not constitute an offer. Or advice on business decisions Anyhow. Financial Markets SET Index Related Analysis View all 26 Feb 2018 Financial Markets “The Baht weakened slightly, while the SET closed at near last week’s level.” The Baht fell slightly against the US Dollar. The Baht briefly rose early in the week as the US dollar tumbled on a weak US New Home Sales report and falling US bond yields. However, the Baht reversed those gains and weakened later on the Fed Chairman’s viewpoint toward US overall economic and inflation outlooks that reinforced expectations of further US monetary tightening. However, the Dollar’s upside gains were capped later after the Fed Chairman said that there was yet to be seen any clear picture toward wage increases in the US. In addition, concern toward US trade protectionism weighed on the US Dollar sentiment. ... Read more 0 KB 0 KB 19 Feb 2018 Financial Markets “The Baht weakened, while the SET rebounded to over 1,800 points after some sell-offs.” The Baht weakened against the US Dollar. The Baht fell to mid week amid the US Dollar short-covering ahead of the release of the latest FOMC minutes. The US dollar also gained on the US rate-hike outlook and rising US bond yields. However, the Baht pared some losses somewhat later in the week on investors’ position adjustments. ... Read more 0 KB 0 KB 12 Feb 2018 Financial Markets “The Baht bounced back to over a 4-year high, and the SET rose over 1,800 points.” ... Read more 0 KB 0 KB 5 Feb 2018 Financial Markets “The Baht weakened as the SET faced foreign investor sell-offs throughout the week.” ... Read more 0 KB 0 KB 29 Jan 2018 Financial Markets “The Baht traded in a narrow range, while the SET followed foreign factors.” ... Read more 0 KB 0 KB 22 Jan 2018 Financial Markets “The Baht hit an over 4-year high, while the SET improved late in the week.” ... Read more 0 KB 0 KB View all