The SET index closed at 1,717.96, up 38.57 points or 2.3%, in heavy trade worth 79 billion baht. Institutional investors were net buyers of 11.5 billion baht, with foreign investors purchasing a net 2 billion baht worth of shares. On the other hand, retail investors were net sellers of 12.8 billion baht and brokerage firms sold a net 701.4 million baht. Large-cap stocks will become the target of foreign investors, she said, with consumption-related equities reaping the most benefit from year-end festivities, the upcoming general election and the royal coronation. External factors, however, still remain as headwinds against investor sentiment, Ms Vajiralux said.

Source: Bangkok Post September 13, 2018 23:26 UTC