Thailand's Financial Sector Remains Stable Following Recent Earthquake
Central Bank and Financial Institutions Confirm Normal Operations Amid Regional Disruptions
Thailand's financial payments infrastructure is functioning without disruption following a significant earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 29, 2025, causing notable damage in Bangkok.
The Bank of Thailand confirmed on Monday that financial services for both retail and corporate clients continue to operate normally, with deputy governor Roong Mallikamas stating that the effects of the quake are expected to be a short-term shock.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that manufacturing and export activities have remained unaffected by the earthquake.
FTI chairman Kriengkrai Thiennukul emphasized that industrial manufacturing operations across all sectors continued without interruption, and that crucial production infrastructure was fully operational.
Asadej Kongsiri, President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, indicated that the fundamentals of listed companies remained strong.
Following the suspension of stock trading on Friday afternoon due to the seismic event, the market was set to resume activities on Monday.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) assured that trading systems would function normally and reiterated the resilience of the Thai capital markets.
Additionally, the Office of Insurance Commission noted that the financial status of insurance companies was solid, capable of managing the financial implications associated with the damage caused by the earthquake and instances of structural collapse.
This assurance highlights the stability of Thailand's financial institutions in the wake of natural disasters.