Short ban, long game in Thailand

IT’S a global wave – equity markets are entering choppy waters due to uncertainties surrounding reciprocal tariffs by the United States, and Thailand is no exception. The sharp move by Washington has clearly rattled sentiment, prompting Thai regulators to temporarily ban short-selling and tighten trading rules over the week in an effort to rein in volatility.

Such interventions underscore the seriousness of the external shocks. Hence, the recently announced 90-day tariff pause by the United States is a welcome relief.