Bt15bn to be injected into communities. THE National Village Fund plans to inject Bt15billion into the grassroots economy next month in a bid to shore up consumption in rural areas amid declining prices for farm products and rising household debt. (The Nation, 18/7/2017 FTI: Car exports to disappoint for 2nd year. Vehicle exports are likely […]

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Everyone once in a while there’s a comment that there is going to be a bond crisis in Thailand, I just don’t see it. Here’s the issue with these BE’s They are junk companies. They were able to get paper financing at rates lower than bank financing (IFEC with single digit cost of funding for […]

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BANPU BANPU to invest USD350mn in the gas, power plant, and mining businesses. It is ready to develop a five-year plan. ( Thun Hoon, 21/7/17) BCP BCP approved a JV with KSL by a subsidiary. This is to strengthen its ethanol business. The process is expected to be done within October.  (Thun Hoon, 21/7/17) Comment: […]

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The change in the petrol retail industry in Thailand was first started by PTT Group when they constructed the first half decent stations with retail outlets, coffee shops, f&B etc, over a decade ago. Following on from this the other players, i.e. Shell, Esso, Bangchak did try to follow suit but never really took off […]

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ADVANC ADVANC to invest Bt2bn in customer care. Serenade customers are targeted to hit 4mn within 2017 from 3.5mn now. (Khao Hoon, 20/7/17) AH AH sold shares in its joint venture “Quantum Inventions Pte Ltd” to Continental for SGD9.25mn. This could be booked as extra gains in 3Q17. It targets 2017 revenue growth at 5%. (Thun Hoon, […]

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COMAN COMAN believes 2H17 performance will be good, driven by revenue from “Synergy Technology” and high season. The management team signals that there are M&A deals. It is now ready to be a leader in development of tourism software. (Thun Hoon, 19/7/17) KTC KTC 2Q17 earnings are Bt786mn or Bt3.05/share or 35.66% YoY growth. (Thun […]

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AMATA AMATA believes it will reach its land sales target of 1000 rai. It is now negotiating with Chinese, Japanese, European, and US customers to buy 100 rai of land. The company says 2017 revenue will be higher than Bt4.7bn. ( Thun Hoon, 18/7/17) Comment: The share price had risen on the news of the […]

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AMA AMA to buy a new ship worth Bt382mn. This is expected to be transferred on August 15 and record revenue in 3Q17. It says it expects growth in 2Q17 earnings and still targets 2017 revenue growth of 50%. (Khao Hoon, 17/7/17) AOT AOT reports eight bidders for the midfield satellite building 1. The auction […]

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Notable Transactions Buy(s) 32 mn N/a Sell(s) 146 mn DCORP – Does it mean something when the Vice Chairman sells 3% of the company? ITD – And the selling continues by the owner SPPT – Another president/vice chairman selling a decent chunk in a public co.

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