Stocks edge lower as measures take effect
published : 29 Jun 2021 at 04:00 An investor looks at stock indices at Asia Plus Securities. Pornprom Satrabhaya
The Thai stock market led by tourism, food, construction, and real estate stocks declined yesterday following the government s order to close construction camps and prohibit dine-in services in the hard-hit areas of Bangkok and its vicinities, analysts said.
The SET Index dropped 0.22% yesterday to close at 1,579.17 points with trading worth 68.84 billion baht. Airports of Thailand (AOT) dropped 2.36% while Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) dipped 2.53%.
Therdsak Thaveeteeratham, executive vice-president at Asia Plus Securities (ASPS), said the government s decision to halt some economic activities to curb the pandemic has greatly affected construction and restaurant businesses in the dark-red provinces.
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