SET drops on trade, currency concerns
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index yesterday closed at 1,599.54, down 19.12 points from Wednesday, with a trade value of Bt56.97 billion, amid investors’ concerns over trade competition and currency speculation in Asean countries, according to Tanadech Rungsrithananon, senior analysis of RHB Securities (Thailand) Plc.
Net sales of Bt2.12 billion were recorded among foreign investors.
The SET yesterday announced a reshuffle of its executives as follows to help boost the strength and competitiveness of the Thai bourse towards the goal of sustainable growth.
Thirapun Sanpakit has been promoted to senior executive vice president /head of Information Technology Division. Pataravasee Suvarnsorn to senior executive vice president/head of Market Operations Division. The appointments are effective from July 1, 2018.
Manpong Senanarong has been appointed senior executive vice president/head of Issuer Marketing Division. Aphisak Kiewkarnkha has been apponted senior executive vice president/head of Finance & Investment Division. The appointments are effective from September 1, 2018.
