Stock Exchange of Thailand: Top Ten Most Active Stocks And Brokers In September 2001

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) President, Mr. Kittiratt Na- Ranong, disclosed that SET securities trading in September recorded a total market turnover of 11,426.73 million shares in volume and 109,950.47 million baht in value, decreased by 62,458.33 million baht from August or 36.23%. The SET Index closed on September 28 at 277.04, down by 58.53 points or 17.44 % from the previous month."

"One of the factors resulted in lower trading turnover in September was the terrorist attacks in U.S.A. The attacks greatly affected all world exchanges and caused tension over political situation internationally. Moreover, the decrease in 2001 economic growth rate forecast in Thailand was predicted. All these factors have lowered investors confidence on the Exchange. However, foreign trading value in September showed that foreign investors bought more than sell at the rate of 20.70%." Mr. Kittiratt said.