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Thailand's SET Index has surged from a 2025 low of 1,054 to nearly 1,500 — but a Middle East energy crisis, US tariff escalation, and GDP forecasts slashed to 1.3% threaten the recovery. A probability-weighted analysis.

The Bank of Thailand meets April 29 after its surprise cut to 1% in February. With Middle East tensions, an MSCI rebalance in May, and growth at just 1.5%, here's what forecasters expect for Thai rates, the baht, and the SET Index.

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