Thailand Halts Stock Trading After Myanmar Quake Shakes Bangkok

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) suspended all trading activities for Friday’s afternoon session following a powerful earthquake in neighboring Myanmar, whose tremors were felt as far as Bangkok.

In an official notice on its website, the SET announced an immediate halt to trading across all its platforms, including the main exchange (SET), the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI), and the Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX).

The decision was made in response to the quake’s impact and ongoing safety concerns.

Prior to the suspension, the SET index (.SETI) had dropped 1.05%, falling to a one-week low of 1,175.45 points. The market had already been under pressure due to newly imposed U.S. auto tariffs.

The quake, which originated in Myanmar’s Sagaing region, caused widespread damage in Myanmar and triggered evacuations in Bangkok, leading to broader concerns over infrastructure safety and market stability.