BANGKOK--Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday after the Nasdaq set a record ahead of a meeting by the Federal Reserve later this week that could set the direction for markets in the new year.

"The central bank has been closely monitored the baht's movement since last night," Mr Sakkapop said, adding the currency had absorbed the news about the United States Federal Reserve (Fed).

The SET in Bangkok picked up 0.3%. U.S. stock indexes resumed climbing on Wednesday after an update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve.