AAV considers merger with another LLC to clamp down on pricing wars once flights eventually resume in the country.

Comment: Would that be NOK? Wouldn’t make sense, Thai Smile perhaps?

ADVANC launches “GOMO” sim for online uses with unlimited 50GB speed.

Comment: Boom! And then your data will be leaked…

ASP cuts dividend payout to min 50% of net profit from 75% prior, expects to wrap up 1-2 IB deals from total 37 deals on hand.

BEM plans to bid for MRT West Orange (Cultural Center – Bangkhunnont) Bt120b and South Purple extension (Tao-poon-Ratchburana) 23.6km worth Bt100b.

CHO signed MOU with Defense Technology Institute to develop 6 offshore patrol vessels for Philippine Navy.

Comment: To catch those pirates! 

CRC to acquire 49% stake in Family Mart from Japan JV partner (JFM) to fully run the convenience store franchise in Thailand.

Comment: CRC has been using TOP’s as DC’s for its family marts. I don’t think you’ll see them try to beat 7-11 throughout Thailand but instead focus on tourist locations (yes those exist)

SENA mulls cutting presales and transfers target after 2Q result, Bt6.4b of Bt11.8b backlog to book this year.

Comment: In the past 2 years they went into several large condominium projects…

Excise Department holds talks with auto industry representative today to discuss proposal to cut excise tax for new cars by 50%. Positive to auto and HP providers, TMB, TCAP, KKP, TISCO.

Comment: So we can buy European cars at nearly decent prices for once?