On August 26, 2019, Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak addressed the recent decline in the Thai stock market index, urging investors not to panic. He emphasized that market fluctuations are occurring globally, not just in Thailand, and reassured investors not to worry.

          Currently, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) are closely monitoring the situation and providing continuous updates. Somkid noted that the current circumstances are part of a global trend and are primarily driven by international market concerns rather than domestic factors.

          “The volatility is not limited to Thailand; it is happening worldwide. Everyone is awaiting the outcomes of the G7 summit, and in the past few days, there have been comments from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding potential new tariffs on Chinese goods, as well as the ongoing Brexit situation. The SET and BoT are constantly tracking these developments, so I urge investors not to be alarmed, as this is a global issue and not specific to Thailand. As for whether the economic stimulus measures will be sufficient, we will have to wait for the Finance Minister's input,” Somkid stated.

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