Exports are rocking So despite all the news that the THB is strengthening too quickly exports are continuing to climb for Thailand and the trade surplus continues to enlargen further. Though some clever analysts are pointing out that half of the increase is price inflation.   She said exports to the traditional key markets of […]

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Adding money to the low-income card rejected. The government nixed the suggestion to add more money to top up the old one to Bt700-800 per month since it is afraid of being deemed as an association for big players in the commerce industry. (Thairath, 18/10/17) Industry sector confidence increasing to reach 6-month high. F.T.I reports […]

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APICO Hitech Public Company Limited (SET:AH) President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yeap Swee Chuan discusses the company’s strategy and outlook in The Executive Talk (TET) by ShareInvestor.com. TET: Please explain the history and business model of AH. In the beginning, we were doing the assembling and distributorship of Ford automobiles and eventually as a […]

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BAY BAY reports 9-month net profit of Bt17.5bn increasing by 7.9% from last year as a result of an increase in interest revenue and revenue from fees. It believes loans will grow by 6-8% this year as the economy recovers. (Thun Hoon, 20/10/17) Comment: Shame about the free float, otherwise this bank would be trading […]

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DTAC DTAC reports 3Q17 net profit of Bt601mn, decreasing 8.8% with 9M17 net profit of Bt1.5782bn decreasing by 23.50%. However, it reports strong EBITDA margin of 41% as a result of adapting a digital platform to its main business. (Khao Hoon, 19/10/17) Comment: EBITDA seems to be the way people are valuing DTAC, hence the […]

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BIZ BIZ plans to launch a specialized cancer hospital collaborating with five specialists in cancer in order to expand its customer base and attract foreigners in tandem with the upcoming EEC. It targets Bt100mn revenue per year. It is preparing to negotiate 3-4 deals for the sale of cancer treatment machines worth Bt500mn next year. […]

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Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 36 mn BLAND – The only major buyer this week is this owner as he has been doing for the past..decade or so Sell(s) THB 132mn FN – It’s no longer pricing in the growth potential from the new malls that they are opening, but perhaps deservedly so? FN doesn’t seem […]

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AJA AJA’s board approved the setting up of new subsidiary “Risen Energy”. This company will import and sell electrical vehicles, set up charging stations, produce batteries and establish an EV production factory under the brand “BYD” from China. It believes this will strengthen its business fundamental increase business growth and provide favorable return to shareholders. […]

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BBL BBL partners with AIA for business collaboration agreement for 15 years, allowing BBL to be able to offer AIA’s life insurance products through its network and other service points all over the country. (Thun Hoon, 16/10/17) Comment: This is a big middle finger towards BLA. So either you think that BBL is doing this […]

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Bangkok–Korat high-speed train construction kick-off won’t be delayed. The Minister of Transportation said the Phase 1 Bt179mn, 3.5km, portion of the train project (Klangdong – PangA-Sok stations) is expected to start construction within November. (IQ Biz, 10/10/17) Year-end Economic stimulus being discussed. Thai PM Prayuth said that the government is talking with the private sector […]

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