Thai composite stocks index (SET) closed on Wednesday at 1,514.11, the highest in 18 years; up 25.16 points, or 1.69 per cent on profit-taking, funds inflow amid heavy turnover of Bt71.93 billion.

	Blue chip SET-50 index was at 1,004.05, up 20.37 points, or 2.07 per cent.&nbsp; 
	Top five active (value) stocks: BLAND, PTT, BJC, TMB, KTB. 
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