Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

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Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

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<ul><li>The US and Iran are considering a ceasefire proposal to ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, supporting equity market sentiment.</li><li>The US deadline for potential strikes on Iran’s infrastructure (morning of April 8, Thai time) may keep investors cautious.</li><li>Consumption plays (CPALL, CPAXT) should benefit from stimulus measures following the government’s policy statement on April 9–10.</li></ul>

The US and Iran are considering a ceasefire proposal to ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, supporting equity market sentiment.The US deadline for potential strikes on Iran’s infrastructure (morning of April 8, Thai time) may keep investors cautious.Consumption plays (CPALL, CPAXT) should benefit from stimulus measures following the government’s policy statement on April 9–10.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. April 7, 2026

<ul><li>The SET Index is expected to rebound today, with support at 1,386/1,361 points and resistance at 1,400/1,420 points.</li><li>Trump signaled progress in US–Iran negotiations and ordered a five-day delay (expected until March 28) in attacks on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure.</li><li>Following the royal endorsement of the Prime Minister on March 20, the Cabinet Secretariat is currently vetting the backgrounds and qualifications of the new cabinet members.</li></ul>

The SET Index is expected to rebound today, with support at 1,386/1,361 points and resistance at 1,400/1,420 points.Trump signaled progress in US–Iran negotiations and ordered a five-day delay (expected until March 28) in attacks on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure.Following the royal endorsement of the Prime Minister on March 20, the Cabinet Secretariat is currently vetting the backgrounds and qualifications of the new cabinet members.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. March 24, 2026

<ul><li>Our previous analysis suggests the Tourism Index typically outperforms the SET by around 1%, indicating that recent share price declines have largely priced in the negative impact.</li><li>We therefore upgrade our view on the tourism sector to Overweight.</li><li>We believe Middle East tensions have passed their peak, as partial shipping has resumed through the Strait of Hormuz and daily flight operations by Middle Eastern airlines have begun to recover.</li></ul>

Our previous analysis suggests the Tourism Index typically outperforms the SET by around 1%, indicating that recent share price declines have largely priced in the negative impact.We therefore upgrade our view on the tourism sector to Overweight.We believe Middle East tensions have passed their peak, as partial shipping has resumed through the Strait of Hormuz and daily flight operations by Middle Eastern airlines have begun to recover.

Tourism & Airline: Tourism Sector Set To Outperform The SET

<ul><li>The SET Index is expected to rebound today, though upside may remain limited.</li><li>The Thai stock market fell 4.33 points, or -0.31%, yesterday to close at 1,405.02.</li><li>Ms. Suphajee Suthumpun, Minister of Commerce, said following a meeting on measures to address rising energy prices that the ministry will propose cost-of-living relief measures to support the public.</li></ul>

The SET Index is expected to rebound today, though upside may remain limited.The Thai stock market fell 4.33 points, or -0.31%, yesterday to close at 1,405.02.Ms. Suphajee Suthumpun, Minister of Commerce, said following a meeting on measures to address rising energy prices that the ministry will propose cost-of-living relief measures to support the public.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. March 17, 2026

<ul><li>The US president stated that the US attacked Iran’s Kharg Island while avoiding the island’s energy infrastructure.</li><li>The SET Index today is expected to move lower, with support at 1,400/1,384 points and resistance at 1,420/1,431 points, following the continued rise in crude oil prices this morning after the US attacked Iran’s Kharg Island and indicated that operations against Iran may continue for some time.</li><li>In summary, we expect negative investment sentiment to continue pressuring Asian and Thai equity markets today, and we believe the market will remain volatile and highly headline-sensitive.</li></ul>

The US president stated that the US attacked Iran’s Kharg Island while avoiding the island’s energy infrastructure.The SET Index today is expected to move lower, with support at 1,400/1,384 points and resistance at 1,420/1,431 points, following the continued rise in crude oil prices this morning after the US attacked Iran’s Kharg Island and indicated that operations against Iran may continue for some time.In summary, we expect negative investment sentiment to continue pressuring Asian and Thai equity markets today, and we believe the market will remain volatile and highly headline-sensitive.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. March 16, 2026

Thailand

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is the flag carrier airline of Thailand, providing passenger, cargo, and mail transportation on scheduled and chartered flights to domestic and international destinations. The company also offers related services such as ground handling, catering, and aircraft maintenance. It is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, and was founded in 1960.

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Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. April 7, 2026

Consumption plays (CPALL, CPAXT) should benefit from stimulus measures following the government’s policy statement on April 9–10.

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. March 24, 2026

Trump signaled progress in US–Iran negotiations and ordered a five-day delay (expected until March 28) in attacks on Iran’s power plants and energy...

Krungthai XSpring

Tourism & Airline: Tourism Sector Set To Outperform The SET

Our previous analysis suggests the Tourism Index typically outperforms the SET by around 1%, indicating that recent share price declines have...

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. March 17, 2026

The SET Index is expected to rebound today, though upside may remain limited. The Thai stock market fell 4.33 points, or -0.31%, yesterday to close...

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. March 16, 2026

The SET Index today is expected to move lower, with support at 1,400/1,384 points and resistance at 1,420/1,431 points, following the continued...

Krungthai XSpring

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