Thai share prices closed 2.35 percent higher on Friday in line with the regions markets, which rallied following positive retail sales data in the US and gains on Wall Street, dealers said. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) composite index rose 9.75 points to close at 424.79 points, while the blue chip SET-50 index gained 7.80 points to 295.42.
Gainers overwhelmed losers 234 to 75, with 95 stocks unchanged on turnover of 2.47 billion shares worth 11.63 billion baht (323.52 million dollars). The baht was hardly changed against the dollar and finished at 35.93-96 baht from Thursdays close at 35.97-99. The Thai currency fell against the euro, closing at 46.42-45 from 45.96-46.00 the previous day.
"The market relaxed today and the index rose in line with other regional markets after good news from the United States," said Kavee Chukitkasem, assistant managing director at Kasikorn Securities. Thailands top energy firm PTT Plc rose 6.00 baht to close at 150.00 baht, while its subsidiary PTT Exploration and Production gained 6.00 to 97.00.
Top coal miner Banpu also added 6.00 to 208.00, while Siam Cement rose 1.00 to 95.50. The kingdoms biggest lender Bangkok Bank gained 2.00 to 76.50 and Kasikorn Bank added 1.00 to 42.50. Siam Commercial Bank also rose 1.00 to 53.50.
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