SET index falls on Iran-US conflictPeople gather at Vali-Asr Square in Tehran after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed by an Israeli strike on Saturday. (Photo: West Asia News Agency/ Reuters)The Stock Exchange of Thailand dropped more than 1% on Monday as the Thai bourse felt the heat from the conflict in the Middle East. The SET index was down 26.48 points, or 1.73%, to 1,501.78 just minutes after the open. “If tensions stabilise or de-escalate, Thai energy and petrochemical stocks are expected to remain key beneficiaries, supported by elevated crude prices. The broader Thai market could rebound strongly and potentially hold onto gains, given the heavy weighting of energy shares,” Mr Piriyaporn said.

Source: Bangkok Post March 02, 2026 04:22 UTC