AH’s board approved acquisition in 60% of Malaysia auto parts maker, an affiliate co., of Proton Group, Advance Vehicle Engineering Global (Avee) for up to MYR41m (Bt312m) to support overseas expansion. Comment: Hopefully not to supply to Proton manufacturing… CPNREIT to renew lease of 2 malls, Central Pinklao (15 years) & Central Rama 2 (30 […]

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AWC signs development and management contract with Marriott International to develop and management the Ritz Carlton BKK the Riverside. BA firms on Bt8b revenue target this year, sees solid recovery in tourism, mulls opening new routes. BEM to source for Bt120b, without resorting to capital increase, for investment in Orange Line, firms on >Bt2b profit […]

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DOD reaffirmed 20% revenue growth target this year to Bt1,220m, on plans to exports >50 hemp supplements, sets Bt180m capex to expand warehouses and boost productivities. Comment: The quality of TH’s hemp supplements are rubbish due to the FDA requirements on the low THC levels. Barely has any medical use cases. GLOBAL forms venture with […]

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CHAYO sets Bt3b capex for bad debt purchase, hoping to secure Bt10-15b in bad debt purchases this year, to wrap up plan to set up a JV in AMC in 2H, firms on 25% revenue growth this year. Comment: So much money to be made for these players… DOD to launch CBD based supplements this […]

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APURE mulls price hike on exports canned sweet corn from higher packaging & transport costs, expects no impact to sales volume as price well below competitors, will begin exports frozen corn & frozen edamame 2H22. CPANEL sets 25% revenue growth target this year, on 3-5% growth in real estate industry, sets to increase precast concrete […]

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BGRIM paid Bt116m for 49.9% in KOPOS, a developer of wind and solar farm in Korea, with 95.78MW capacity. DOD begins selling CBD oil from Jan 22, reaffirms big jump next year. Comment: 2022 may be the year that the hemp industry properly kicks off in Thailand. DOD is related to BJT GULF to resume […]

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ASIAN keeps Bt9.4b FY21 revenue target after logged Bt4.6b in 1H, sees demand for pet foods, pre-cooked meal & frozen seafood remained strong in 2H, positive THB revenue from weak currency. BANPU trades XR 3:1 @ Bt 5, XW 1:1 for RO subscribers today. Comment: They’ve already announced 1 deal, but I’m still annoyed by […]

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ADVANC secures official broadcaster right for Toyko Olympics on AIS Play for all matches. Comment: This is slowly taking True’s market share. AIS Play is fantastic for sports today versus True especially on a price comparison basis. BA to suspend BKK-Samui route from Jul 21 and postpone resumption of 5 other routes. Comment: I know […]

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DOD to import 10 hemp species from the US by end of June or early Jule, 4-5 months from planting to harvesting, and into products by 4Q21. Comment: I do find it ridiculous that Thailand doesn’t ensure an organic internal system, but that’s because of the usual structure of the country with interests controlling parts […]

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AUCT: anticipates recovery traffic at auction yard 2Q onward as repossessed vehicles mounting on third wave of pandemic, expects wider margins this year from lower SG&A and online auctions, upside from partnership with leasing & distressed assets management partners (ECL & CHAYO). Comment: CHAYO is the interesting play here, they have access and now a […]

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