Thai Stock Exchange Announces Afternoon Market Closure Due to Earthquake

Today (March 28, 2025), the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) announced the closure of all markets in the afternoon session, including the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), the Market for Alternative Investment (mai), and the Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX). The decision follows a powerful earthquake in Myanmar, raising concerns about economic stability and investment conditions.

According to the Earthquake Monitoring Division of the Meteorological Department, a magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck at 1:20 PM at a depth of 10 kilometers, followed by a magnitude 7.1 quake at 1:32 PM at the same depth. The epicenter was in Myanmar, with tremors felt across multiple areas in Thailand, particularly in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces.

Tall buildings in Bangkok swayed due to the tremors, but no severe damage has been reported so far.

The SET stated that the afternoon closure is a precautionary measure to mitigate market volatility and allow investors and businesses time to carefully assess the situation.

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