Bangkok--1 Jul--SET The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)’s economics, savings and investment extravaganza, SET in the City, held in Ubon Ratchathani province on June 28, attracted about 1,500 participants from the province and neighboring areas. The event saw 200 new trading accounts opened. “There was very positive feedback from the residents of Ubon Ratchathani and neighboring provinces who were keen to learn more about financial alternatives to traditional savings. The Exchange, its subsidiaries and related organizations promoted investment choices, such as stocks, bonds, derivatives, mutual funds and agricultural commodities, SET Executive Vice President Vichate Tantiwanich said. “This event was very timely for Ubon Ratchathani residents, as investors here are very keen on knowing the economic outlook for the second half of this year,” he added. The next SET in the City will be in November at Siam Paragon Shopping Center , Bangkok, during November 20 - 23.