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Thai Futures Exchange Holds Roadshows On Gold Futures

Date 28/07/2010

Thailand Futures Exchange PCL (TFEX) and the Futures Industry Club (FI Club) will hold gold futures roadshows nationwide to build understanding of investors and others interested in trading this instrument, starting with in Hat Yai this July 31.

“TFEX members will teach and join panels to exchange viewpoints and provide knowledge about gold futures trading techniques in practice. These roadshows will be good opportunities to learn new techniques from knowledgeable and experienced speakers,” revealed TFEX Managing Director Kesara Manchusree.

This year, gold futures roadshows will be held in ten places. After Hat Yai, roadshows will be held in Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, Udorn Thani, Pattaya, Nakon Ratchsima, Nakon Pathom, Phuket, Bangkok and finally in Chiang Mai.

“Participation is free of charge. This event will benefit participants by showing them how to use gold futures to make profits and manage risk arising from changes in gold prices. Moreover, it will help them prepare for the launch of 10-baht gold futures on August 2, 2010,” added Ms. Kesara.

The Hat Yai roadshow will be held on July 31, 2010 from 13.00-17.00 hrs. at Sukhontha Hall, 6th floor of Novotel Centara Hat Yai, Songkhla. For more information and registration, please call S-E-T Call Center at 02 229 2222, TFEX members in the provinces, or visit www.tfex.co.th.