Bangkok: Real sector-capital market-BOT join hands to make urgent announcement before the Stock Exchange opens tomorrow to build confidence after the earthquake. Reporters reported that due to the earthquake on the afternoon of March 28, 2015, and the emergence of many crises, the Thai stock market was closed for half an afternoon. Condominiums, constructions, and high-rise buildings experienced cracked walls while buildings under construction collapsed, affecting confidence.
According to Thai News Agency, relevant agencies, the private sector, the real sector, and the capital market regulators sent letters to the media this evening (March 30, 2025), inviting them to listen to a statement before the Stock Exchange of Thailand reopens tomorrow (March 31, 2025). The invitation aims to address the impact of the earthquake and restore confidence among stakeholders.
The statement, titled ‘Joint Statement on the Real Economy and Financial System from the Earthquake (28 March 2025)’, is scheduled for Monday, March 31, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Sukree Kaewcharoen Auditorium, 3rd floor, Stock Exchange of Thailand Building. The announcement will feature several notable speakers.
The speakers include Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanet Weerasiri, President of the Engineering Council; Mr. Kriangkrai Thienukul, Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries; Dr. Rung Poshyananda Mallikamas, Deputy Governor, Bank of Thailand; Mr. Chuchat Pramulphon, Secretary-General of the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC); Professor Dr. Pronong Busaratrakul, Secretary-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); and Mr. Atsadet Kongsiri, Director and Manager of the Stock Exchange of Thailand.