KTB: The bank is preparing for a weaker outlook after assessing a slowdown in loan growth, in line with Thailand’s projected 2026 GDP growth of 1.5–1.8%. Management is also exploring new S-curve businesses, including an asset management company (AMC), to diversify revenue amid global and domestic risks. Comment: The loan growth slowdown is b/c the banks […]
Read More →AOT: Malaysia based, Batik Air, cod daily direct flights btw BKK (DMK) – Johor Bahru, effective Dec 1. Comment: There’s more and more flights coming…still another +20-30% to reach the same # of flights as 2019. EA to issue up to 4.97b new shares to accommodate cash call via RO 3.73b shares at 1:1 at […]
Read More →BEM & BTS: MRT & Skytrain to extend operating holders from 4am till 2am from current 5am till midnight during New Year season Dec 29 till Jan 2.BEM: Department of Rail transport reported average Blue line MRT ridership during TH Red Cross bazaar Dec 8-17 hit all time high at 520k trips/d. HL on track […]
Read More →BTG anticipates recovery margin 2H on improving chicken & swine selling price on seasonal exports, improved domestic selling price following crackdown in illegal import meats, eased pressure from feedmill costs as price topped out early this year, firms on 5-10% full year sales growth target. Comment: Could be time to relook at all the names […]
Read More →Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 286 mn THG – I think they are now the most expensive hospital in the region. SABUY – Apparently lots of deals still going on Sell(s) THB 5.4 bn TRT – There must’ve been a typo in the SEC filing as it doesn’t make sense. So keep that in mind. TRT’s […]
Read More →AMR wins conversion of overhead line to underground system for Green line extension (Sukhumvit 81 – Bearing) total Bt216.5m. Comment: People that have lived in Bangkok will not even realise the changes that have been made over the past decade, and the coming 5 years. Now regarding this company, where did they come from? Anytime […]
Read More →Bank & Finco expected to purge bad debts >Bt170k from total Bt500b NPLs in the system, Tabloid. Comment: Debt jubilee? The conspiracy theorists will have a field day with this. BKI stops selling Covid-19 insurance as entire budget coverage fully subscribed. Comment: Members of my team bought some, why? They called it a lottery, spend […]
Read More →AAV urges govt to roll out rescue package to save operation costs of airlines and tourism operators aside from tourism promo campaign as virus persist. Comment: Not sure why a private company should rely upon a government bailout… BCPG expects FY20-25 EBITDA growth above 75% driven by contribution of 2 power projects in Laos combined […]
Read More →AOT to seek board approval for TOR of Suvarnabhumi’s 3rd runway in Jul, seeks new govt to approve its Bt202 development plan, including in new airports in Phuket and Chiang Mai.Comment: I’m not holding my breathe whilst waiting for this to go through DELTA may see 2Q FX losses from strong THB. Comment: All of […]
Read More →GULF: report cod of 68.8mw Vietnam solar on March 6, additional 50mw to cod in May, target 30% revenue growth this year above Bt 33b supports by full year contribution of 8 pp cod-ed last year. Comment: And they’ll continue reporting such news and numbers for the coming 2-3 years SAMCO: board approved estimate of […]
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