Bangkok, Thailand – October 21, 2025 – The Thai stock market closed higher today, with the SET index gaining 6.25 points to finish at 1,290.72 points, a rise of 0.49%. Trading volume reached 34,370.82 million baht.
the market’s positive performance was driven by robust buying of banking stocks following stronger-than-anticipated third-quarter operating results, especially from major financial institutions. Simultaneously, government initiatives to stimulate tourism provided a boost to hotel and airline stocks. 213 securities saw increases, 210 declined, and 224 remained unchanged.
According to Weerawat wirojphoka, Director of Securities Analysis at F.S. International Company Limited, “The Thai stock market today continued to increase due to strong buying of banking stocks after reporting 3Q25 operating results that were better than expected. Especially big bank budgets.”
Positive sentiment was also influenced by easing concerns regarding the trade relationship between the United States and China, with expectations of forthcoming negotiations and clarity on the issue contributing to gains in other Asian markets.
Looking ahead,analysts predict a sideways trend for tomorrow,with investors awaiting the release of September inflation data from the United States. Resistance is anticipated at 1,300 points, with support at 1,280 points.
The top five securities by trading value were: KBANK (3,327.07 million baht, closing at 177.50 baht, up 4.50 baht); SCB (2,760.00 million baht, closing at 134.00 baht, up 3.00 baht); BBL (1,987.51 million baht, closing at 155.50 baht, up 2.00 baht); TRUE (1,297.48 million baht, closing at 11.00 baht, up 0.20 baht); and TTB (1,066.99 million baht, closing at 1.86 baht, up 0.04 baht).
