The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed at 1,189.14 points, up 2.08 points (+0.18%) on May 20, 2568, with a trading value of 46,960.04 million baht and a volume of 9,981,800 shares. Notable updates include the last trading day for MIT and securities under trading control measures. Key stock performers included KBANK, BBL, SCB, KTB, and DELTA. Institutional and domestic investors reported net selling, while foreign investors and brokerage accounts showed net buying.
Key Points
- The SET index closed at 1,189.14 points, with a slight increase of 2.08 points (+0.18%), and a trading value of 46,960.04 million baht. 134
- May 20, 2568, marked the last trading day for MIT and highlighted securities under trading control measures. 2
- Key stock performers included KBANK, BBL, SCB, KTB, and DELTA, with notable gains in their prices. 7
- Institutional investors and domestic investors had net selling, while foreign investors and brokerage accounts recorded net buying.
Analysts attribute the downturn to a combination of external pressures, including rising U.S. interest rates and weaker demand from China, Thailand’s largest trading partner. “The SET is particularly sensitive to global risk appetite, and investors are pulling back amid uncertainty,” said Somchai Amornthum, chief economist at Krungthai Bank. “Domestically, concerns over fiscal stimulus delays and corporate earnings have added to the pressure.”
Top Performing Stocks on May 20, 2568
Here are the top performers in the market:
- KBANK
- Price: 167.50 THB
- Change: +4.00 (+2.45%)
- Trading Volume: 6,998,198.60 THB
- BBL
- Price: 149.00 THB
- Change: +6.00 (+4.20%)
- Trading Volume: 5,038,539.45 THB
- SCB
- Price: 122.50 THB
- Change: +2.50 (+2.08%)
- Trading Volume: 2,342,494.50 THB
- KTB
- Price: 22.50 THB
- Change: +0.50 (+2.27%)
- Trading Volume: 1,854,239.84 THB
- DELTA
- Price: 107.50 THB
- Change: +0.50 (+0.47%)
- Trading Volume: 1,738,342.50 THB
These stocks showed significant increases in their prices, contributing to overall market performance.
The Thai government has sought to reassure markets, with Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith pledging measures to stabilize the economy. However, skepticism remains, particularly as inflation continues to outpace wage growth, squeezing household spending. Some experts argue that the market correction could present buying opportunities for long-term investors, while others warn of further declines if global conditions worsen.
Looking ahead, market participants will closely monitor upcoming central bank decisions, including the Bank of Thailand’s next interest rate meeting, for signals on monetary policy direction. With no immediate resolution to global economic headwinds, the SET’s performance in the coming weeks will hinge on both domestic policy responses and international market trends.
Sources: Stock Exchange of Thailand, Krungthai Bank, Reuters
