The Stock Exchange of Thailand composite index continues to rise for three consecutive days in line with the region’s markets rally to 523.14, up 16.88 points, or 3.3 percent, with turnover of 30.86 billion baht, after indices soared past a sentimental barrier of 500.00 points on Monday.

Gainers far outnumber losers 290 to 75 with 98 stocks remain unchanged.

The day’s most notable deals involved PTT (212.00 +12.50 +6.27%), PTTEP (111.00 +2.00 +1.83%), PTTAR (15.70 +1.00 +6.80%), BANPU (303.00 +13.00 +4.48%), and TTA (19.00 +0.90 +4.97%).

Analysts said return of foreign funds to the regional markets has helped boosted investor confident.