Thai Stock Index Rises 28.9% by End of July 2026

MGR Online•Economy•7d ago

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The SET Index closed at 1,623.64 points at the end of July 2026, marking a 28.9% increase from the end of 2025.

•The SET Index closed at 1,623.64 points at the end of July 2026, up 28.9% from the end of 2025.
•Foreign investors had a cumulative net buy of 75,864 million baht from the start of the year to the end of July 2026.
•The Ministry of Finance's first round of Savings Plus Bonds in 2026 was oversubscribed with total bookings worth 16,511.65 million baht.
•The Ministry of Finance revised the 2026 Thai economic growth estimate upward from 1.6% to 2.5%.

•The SET Index ended July 2026 at 1,623.64 points, an increase of 2% from the previous month and 28.9% from the end of 2025.
•The SET Index growth was supported by continuous foreign capital inflows for three consecutive months, totaling over 75,864 million baht by the end of July 2026.
•Middle East conflicts and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices to 100 dollars per barrel, leading the Federal Reserve Chairman to express concern over inflation risks.
•The average daily trading value of the Thai stock market in July 2026 reached 87,397 million baht, the highest since March 2022.
•Foreign investors held the highest trading proportion at 54.3%, followed by domestic retail investors at 31.3%.
•The Ministry of Finance offered the first round of Savings Plus Bonds in 2026 from August 3–5, 2026, with total bookings of 16,511.65 million baht.
•The Ministry of Finance prepares to sell the next round of Savings Plus Bonds between September 7–9, 2026.

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Chatchai Thisadol-dilok(ฉัตรชัย ทิศาดลดิลก)

Assistant Manager and Head of Research at the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

Stock Exchange of Thailand(ตลาดหลักทรัพย์แห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The entity where Chatchai Thisadol-dilok serves as Assistant Manager and Head of Research.

Federal Reserve(ธนาคารกลางสหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

The US central bank whose chairman signaled concerns over inflation risks.

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

The organization that revised Thailand's 2026 economic growth estimate and offered Savings Plus Bonds.

Middle East(ตะวันออกกลาง)ℹ️

A region where escalating conflicts led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Strait of Hormuz(ช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ)ℹ️

A waterway that was closed due to conflicts in the Middle East, affecting global reserve production.