Market participants suggest there is an urgent need to restore investor confidence and improve the competitiveness of the Thai bourse. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) continues to face significant structural and cyclical challenges this year, after posting the weakest performance in the region in 2025. As a consequence, Thailand lost its position as the most liquid equity market in the region. According to Rongrak Phanapavudhikul, senior executive vice-president of the SET, structural weaknesses are also reflected in Thailand's shrinking presence in global indices. Although investor confidence has shown signs of stabilisation since mid-2025, Mr Rongrak noted improving sentiment does not necessarily translate into immediate investment inflows.

Source: Bangkok Post January 01, 2026 22:31 UTC