ThaiCapitalist Commentary
Provincial airports plan service charge hike. The Department of Airports plans to raise the passenger service charge (PSC) on departing travelers on international flights at its 22 airports by 50% to Bt600. The rate for domestic flights, now at 50 baht, remains the same, he said. The airports currently charge Bt400 per passenger for international […]
Read More →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 […]
Read More →BDMS BDMS is working with Movenpick group to set up “Movenpick BDMS Wellness Resort”. The resort will open in 2019. (Kao Hoon, 6/9/18) Comment: Not the worst idea, combining both of the key positive trends for Thailand, tourism and healthcare BKD BKD is engaging in the real estate business in Myanmar after signing a three-year […]
Read More →ASEFA ASEFA expects 2H18 results to be better HoH supported by high season, but it admits that 2018 earnings growth will come in below target of 15%. Current backlog is Bt2.06bn and 60% of backlog is expected to be booked as revenue this year. It plans to bid for projects with total value of Bt3bn. […]
Read More →TET: Please explain the history of BGRIM. BGRIM: B.Grimm as a group has been operating in Thailand since 1878 and we have been at the forefront of infrastructure development in Thailand ranging from telecommunications to transportation. As an organisation we were and are exploring for businesses that suit our business culture. Thus in the mid-1990’s […]
Read More →ASAP ASAP is applying for a loan from local banks to expand its business. It plans to set up car parks for rent nationwide and a final decision will be made in October. It also plans to franchise “auto park” and the conclusion will be clear in 4Q18. Management expects 2H18 results to be good. […]
Read More →CHAYO CHAYO has set up a subsidiary to provide loans to borrowers in EEC in 4Q18. It will benefit from entering the Pico finance business after the Finance Ministry gave its approval. It expects 2H18 revenue to grow after acquiring debt from banks. It expects its debt portfolio to reach Bt39bn and targets 2018 revenue […]
Read More →Nothing much has happened post 2Q18 numbers. But its interesting to see the political rhetoric beginning to ramp up.
Read More →Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 10.5 mn N/A Sell(s) THB 49 mn N/A
Read More →Bank of Thailand’s hawkish tilt adds another tailwind for baht. The Bank of Thailand is giving the baht — the most-loved emerging-market currency this month — one more reason to keep up its outperformance. Piggybacking on a strong current-account surplus, the baht has braved developing-market doldrums and topped returns among 24 currencies tracked by Bloomberg. […]
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