How to Buy US Stocks from Thailand (2026 Guide)

This article was originally published on MGBABA . MGBABA is an AI-powered platform that helps you buy 50+ US stocks without a traditional broker. Why Thai Investors Want US Stocks Thailand's SET Index has had its ups and downs, but the long-term performance tells a frustrating story for local investors. Over the past decade, the SET returned roughly 15-25%, while the S&P 500 delivered over 180%. That is a massive gap that compound interest makes even wider over time. Thai investors are waking up to a few realities in 2026: The SET is dominated by banks, energy, and real estate — minimal exposure to the AI and tech revolution The Thai baht has weakened against the dollar, losing roughly 15-20% since 2021, making USD-denominated assets an attractive hedge Global tech companies like Tesla , Nvidia , Apple , and Amazon are not available on the SET Younger Thai investors (Gen Z and Millennials) are increasingly comfortable with digital platforms and want global diversification I have spoken