TAX: Thailand’s Finance Ministry is preparing a tax structure reform plan to propose to the new government to build fiscal strength. The proposal includes a phased increase of the Value-Added Tax (VAT) from the current 7% to 8.5%. A longer-term goal within the plan is to further raise the VAT to 10% by the year […]
Read More →AQUA The SEC imposed civil penalties on a former AQUA board member for insider trading, ordering compensation and fines totaling THB 19.3m, along with a 14-month ban from serving as director or executive. Comment: The SEC is working hard these days… BBIK upbeats 4Q erngs frm rev recognition frm cloud migration, virtual banking and architecture […]
Read More →ADVICE anticipates higher IT products in 2026 due to supply shortage, ending support of Windows 10 would trigger users to shift to Windows 11 which need to update hard/software and applications to align with new OS. Comment: If you are a tech nerd, get a windows 10 laptop and enjoy the speed and use it […]
Read More →BA concluded deal w/ THAI to joint dvlp MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) hub at U-Ta-Pao airport in EEC area. Mgmt insists that U-Tapao Aviation City project will go ahead without waiting for the high-speed rail. It’s proposed adjusting its investment plan and reviewing its benefits to ensure they are relevant to the post-COVID era. It […]
Read More →CPAXT & Ayala: JV to expand “Makro” in the Philippines, aiming to become a leading wholesale-retail player amid IMF’s 5.9% GDP growth forecast in 2026. Comment: That’s a good partner they’ve chosen. Two conglomerates get together…ayala does have a decent logistics arm of which CPAXT could benefit. And this is a less competitive market than […]
Read More →CRC: Shareholders approved the sale of the Rinascente mall in Italy. The Bt14.7bn proceeds will be used to fund growth in Southeast Asia and repay loans, reducing total debt by Bt5.3bn. The company plans to allocate Bt7.7bn for a special dividend of Bt1.28/share, providing immediate returns to shareholders. Comment: Such a scam on public shareholders…well […]
Read More →BANPU: forms 65:35 JV with AMATAV to expand solar business in Vietnam. BBL: is partnering with the MIT to bring the power of AI and digital innovation to Thai SMEs and the agricultural sector. Comment: HAHAHA, Bangkok Bank being tech savvy? bwahahahahahahahaha CPN: has seen surge traffic thru malls as spenders come for dine-in to […]
Read More →ADVANC : Pratthana Leelapanang will succeed Somchai Lertsutiwong as AIS CEO. He joined AIS in March 1997, previously serving as Executive Vice President for Marketing (2013–2017) and Chief Consumer Business Officer (2017–July 2025), before being named Deputy CEO. (Bangkok Post) ATLAS: Management is optimistic about government tourism measures, which are expected to boost LPG travel […]
Read More →GULF/KBANK: The SEC reported that GULF TB bought another 5.4mn shares in KBANK, resulting a holding at 5.0288% (the 4th largest shareholder in KBANK). KBANK result will be released on 21 October with analyst meeting is scheduled same day at 10:30am BKK. (Kaohoon) Comment: Oh and what happened to all the rumours that GULF won’t […]
Read More →Financial: Auto hire-purchase lending is likely to remain flat in 2H25 despite falling interest rates and competitive new car pricing, says Tris Rating, citing cautious lending practices, weak consumer purchasing power, a glut of used cars and limited truck demand. (Bangkok Post) GULF: The company is ready to participate in investments, particularly in projects related […]
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