81.   The banking and finance sectors posted strong quarterly profits in recent sessions, but gains were limited by profit-taking.

82.   The finance sector was weak throughout the session.

83.   The government implemented measures last month to encourage mergers, especially in the ailing finance sector.

84.   The merger was reportedly initiated by the Bank of Thailand as a means of strengthening the ailing finance sector.

85.   The majority of voters are opposed to the use of public funds to bail out the finance sector blamed for reckless lending during the boom.