{
  "id": 1395979,
  "title": "Foreign inflows stoke SET outperformance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/foreign-inflows-stoke-set-outperformance",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-16T18:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bangkok Post Business",
    "slug": "bangkok-post-business",
    "url": "https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3302917/foreign-inflows-stoke-set-outperformance"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has been outperforming global stock markets, with its index rising by 29% year-to-date by the end of July. The market has seen a significant increase in foreign inflows, contributing to its strong performance. As of the latest data, the SET index stands at 96, up from 24 at the beginning of the year. This growth is supported by foreign investments, which have increased by 85%, bringing the total to 85. The index also includes a significant portion of local investments, accounting for 57.4%. The SET also features a diverse range of local and foreign companies, contributing to its robust and varied market.",
  "summary": "The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) continues to outperform stock markets worldwide. As of the end of July, the SET index was up 29% for the year.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}