BRIEF-Thai Amata raises 2012 land sales target

BANGKOK, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Amata Corporation Pcl :

* The company raised its 2012 land sales target to 3,500 rais (1,400 acres) from 3,000 rais due to positive investment sentiment, it said in a statement.

* It sold almost 2,000 rais of its industrial lands in the first six months of this year, it said.

* It expects an improved investment trend next year due to more manufacturing plant relocations to Thailand.

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Keywords: THAILAND AMATA/SALES