The Stock Exchange of Thailand index gained 11.30 points or 0.73% in the morning session today, thanks to positive earning growth of the banking sector as well as higher adjustments in regional bourses.
At noon, the index was at 1,556.76 points on turnover of Bt30.97 billion.
Tisco Securities expected the index to move sideway up. The index could move in a range of 1,535-1,560 points today.