Thai composite stocks index (SET)&nbsp;opened Friday at&nbsp;972.71, down 7.79 points, or 0.79 per cent&nbsp;in line with euro, U.S., Asian shares amid ongoing euro debt concerns.

	Blue chip SET-50 index was at&nbsp;680.21, down 6.45 points, or 0.94 per cent.

	Top five active (value) stocks: ADVANC, JAS, PTTGC, BANPU, IVL.

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