The Thai stock market has moved lower in three straight sessions, slumping more than a dozen points or 0.8 percent along the way. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now rests just above the 1,320-point plateau and it's likely to open to the downside again on Thursday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets suggests consolidation, especially among the technology and semiconductor companies. The European and U.S. markets were mostly lower and the Asian bourses also figure to follow suit.
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