GSB denied report that it’s paying Bt2b for 48.59% stake in AMANAH. Comment: That rumour was quickly dispelled within the day, next name is SAWAD – which hasn’t issued a press release denying the rumours. If so SAWAD may get into MTC’s business – motorbikes. AP may report 115-128% growth in 3Q NP to Bt1,330m […]

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AWC’s joined forces with Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG) on further development of Asiatique, mixed-use skyscraper pj, comprises of 2 5&6 stars hotels under Marriot Chain, commercial and residence pj under 36 acres complex, the largest on Chaophara riverbank. Comment: It won’t have a difference. Branded residences…perhaps in some locations throughout the world. […]

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CENTEL firms on Bt28.188b 3 years capex, sees stronger 2H on seasonal F&B and Hotel business. Comment: CENTEL vs MINT take your pick for the next 3-5 years.  COM7 upbeats 3Q earnings from larger stores network on BTS stations and contribution from revenue sharing via Kerry Express operating at COM7’s 20 outlets. Comment: Well that’s […]

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AMATA expects jump start investments in EEC area following clarity of formation of new govt, sees IE lands trnsfr accelerate in 2Q, in talk to sell 320 acres land to clients, m/t 430 acres full yr sales t/g. Comment: Both WHA and AMATA are betting heavily on the EEC plan to pull them through AU […]

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AAV adds new route to Sihanoukville beach town in Cambodia, 4 weekly flights on route from July 1. Comment: Gotta love Airasia they really are everywhere and as a customer I love it. Has anyone else noticed how strong they are selling ad space on their planes? In the cabins? How they are selling food […]

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Here’s the headlines from companies during the holiday period – no comments Stocks in the news (crd, itel, ktb, ktc, maco, meta, ocean, ptt, tasco) 24.12.18 CRD CRD expects many jobs next year, especially from private entities. Management targets revenue of Bt1.6-1.8bn next year from the expected Bt1.3bn this year. It expects backlog to reach […]

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ARROW  ARROW added electrical conduit production capacity to handle the expected increase in big construction projects. It targets revenue growth of 10% next year and a widening in its net margin to 10%. (Thun Hoon, 12/12/18)  BIZ  BIZ targets sales growth of 10% next year. It targets sales from BIZGenes, its new business, to reach […]

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BANPU BANPU says it is not affected by Indonesia’s currency crisis. It has continued to invest in coal mines in Indonesia and it expects to increase coal reserves to a 15-year level, supporting demand from AsiaPacific. It expects 2018 revenue to grow 25%, backed by an uptrend in coal price. (Thun Hoon, 7/9/18) Comment: I […]

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BCPG BPCG expects to book extra gain of Bt3.185bn from the sale of two power plants to a mutual fund in Japan. It has budgeted Bt10bn and is working with a foreign partner to set up a 100MW power plant. The decision will be known in 2H18. It expects 2018 revenue growth of 15-20%. (Thun […]

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Do Day Dream PCL (SET:DDD) Chief Financial Officer, Khun Piyawat Ratchapolsitte discusses the company’s strategy and outlook TET: Please explain the history of DDD. DDD: The founder, Dr. Sarawut Pornpatanark had a desire to do something different from the family business and launched DDD in 2010. Initially we were focused on OEM manufacturing for smaller domestic brands […]

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