(Bangkok Post file photo)Thai stocks closed lower on Monday, falling most in the Southeast Asia region amid political uncertainty in the country, while Vietnam markets surged as trade resumed after a week-long holiday. The Stock Exchange of Thailand index ended 13.68 points or 0.83% lower to 1,638.00, in turnover worth 40 billion baht. On the other hand, Vietnam benchmark ended about 1.9% higher as trade resumed after a week-long Lunar New Year holiday. Shares of property developer Vingroup gained about 4.3%, while those of Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam ended 2.8% higher. China is Southeast Asia's largest trading partner, and its trade tiff with the US has exacted a heavy toll on the region.

Source: Bangkok Post February 11, 2019 10:41 UTC