Investing in Thailand
Exchange(s), regular trading hours, the securities regulator, and the local gold-buying convention — sourced and dated. No live quotes, no index levels, no recommendations.
Markets
Currency: THB · Region: Southeast Asia
Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)
MIC: XBKK · Currency: THB · Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
| Days | Regular hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri (Pre-open auction (morning)) | 09:30–10:00 |
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri (Morning session) | 10:00–12:30 |
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri (Pre-open auction (afternoon)) | 13:30–14:00 |
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri (Afternoon session) | 14:00–16:30 |
Source: https://www.set.or.th/ · checked 2026-09-26. Regular session hours; public holidays not modelled.
Main index
- SET Index (SET Index) — Stock Exchange of Thailand (source)
See live open/closed status for this and other exchanges on Market hours.
Regulator
Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC) — https://www.sec.or.th/EN
Gold & silver convention
Typical local unit(s): baht (≈15.244g). Typical purity: 96.5%.
Thai gold is bought and sold by the "baht" weight unit (1 baht ≈ 15.2g) and is almost universally 96.5% purity (just above 23K), a standard distinct from the Western karat system. (Source: ThaiGold.com)
Use the gold and silver reference pages to convert between units and price a given weight/purity — they support every unit and purity listed above.
Good to know
- Foreign ownership of many SET-listed companies is capped, so foreign investors commonly hold exposure via Non-Voting Depositary Receipts (NVDRs) instead of ordinary shares. (Source: SET NVDR FAQ)
- SET trading is split into a morning session (10:00–12:30) and afternoon session (14:00–16:30) with a midday lunch break, plus pre-open auctions before each. (Source: Stock Exchange of Thailand)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stock exchange does Thailand have?
Stock Exchange of Thailand
Who regulates investing in Thailand?
Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC)