The SET index rose 1.4% on the day in heavy turnover worth 85.85 billion baht. Foreign investors were net buyers of 2.7 billion baht, with shares worth 2.1 billion purchased by institutional investors. Retail investors, on the other hand, were net sellers of 4.6 billion baht and brokerage firms sold 228.53 billion. The SET rally was led by shares in the energy sector, including GULF (+5.8%), IVL (+4.7%), PTT (+2.3%) and IRPC (+2.1%). "The index's rise reflects investment confidence in line with economic growth and listed firms' profitability," said SET president Kesara Manchusree.

Source: Bangkok Post January 04, 2018 01:18 UTC