Will the Thai Stock Index Reach 1,800 Points This Year?

MGR Online•Economy•1d ago

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Some brokers have raised the year-end 2026 Thai stock index target to over 1,800 points amid economic recovery and foreign capital inflows.

•Some brokerage firms predict the Thai stock index could exceed 1,800 points by the end of 2026.
•Foreign investors had a net purchase of 69,331 million baht from the start of the year until Friday, July 17.
•The Thai stock index reached a historical peak of 1,850 points in February 2018.
•Rising oil prices and Middle East conflicts are cited as risks that could trigger inflation and higher interest rates.

•Some brokerage firms have revised their year-end 2026 stock index targets upward, with some predicting a rise above 1,800 points.
•The Thai stock index previously hit a record high of 1,850 points in February 2018 before a prolonged decline.
•Net purchases by foreign investors totaled 69,331 million baht from the beginning of the year through Friday, July 17.
•Conflicts in the Middle East and oil prices exceeding 80 dollars per barrel may lead to inflation and increased interest rates.
•Higher interest rates are expected to pressure technology stocks, with volatility already seen in the South Korean stock market.
•Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited (DELTA) is currently in a downward trend and is acting as a drag on the index.
•The author argues that a target of 1,800 points is unlikely if foreign investors stop buying or begin selling due to negative global factors.
•The author suggests a year-end close of 1,700 points is more plausible than 1,800 points.

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Sunan Srichantra(สุนันท์ ศรีจันทรา)

The author of the analysis regarding the Thai stock index.

Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited(เดลต้า อิเล็กทรอนิกส์ (ประเทศไทย) จำกัด (มหาชน))

A company whose stock is currently in a downward trend and dragging down the index.

South Korea(เกาหลีใต้)ℹ️

A country whose stock market has experienced severe volatility in technology stocks.

United States(สหรัฐ)ℹ️

A country involved in a new conflict with Iran.

Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️

A country involved in a new conflict with the United States.