Thai composite stocks index (SET) closed&nbsp;on Friday at 1,281.81, down&nbsp;15.58 points, or 1.20 per cent in line with most Asian shares amid Bt33.73 billion turnover.

	Blue chip SET-50 index was at&nbsp;866.98,&nbsp;down 10.63 points, or 1.21 per cent.&nbsp;

	Top five most active (value) stocks:&nbsp;BBL,&nbsp;ADVANC,&nbsp;CPF, PTT,&nbsp;ITD.

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