ThaiCapitalist Commentary
Thailand Rush on to bring down trade barriers – ASEAN member states have urged one another to eliminate barriers on some sensitive products after almost 100% of goods already have zero tariffs, in order to encourage more trade within the region, according to the Thai Commerce Ministry’s Trade Negotiations Department. (Bangkok Post, 26/06/14) Permanent secretary […]
Read More →CK CK not concerned about delays in public project bidding with the NCPO scrutinizing public investment projects to improve transparency. It expects 2014 revenue of not less than Bt30bn and will continue to bid new projects in late 2014 of Bt20bn, bringing backlog up to more than Bt100bn. (Tun Hoon, 27/06/14) Comment: Thinking aloud, wouldn’t […]
Read More →ACD ACD reports good presales at condo in Maha Sarakham with 50% booked within a week. It is confident that all 300 units will be sold in 3Q14. (Khao Hoon, 26/06/14) BCP BCP said that its Bang Chak Hi Diesel is a hit among consumers with market share at #2 for diesel stations and sales […]
Read More →Thailand, Thailand, you’ve been a naughty boy, being an undemocratic country in today’s world is unfathomable in our eyes so we shall punish you, by waggling our finger. Do you think the General is going …nope neither did I. Thailand already has sanctions imposed on military cooperation by the US and Australia since the coup […]
Read More →GOLD Golden Land cranks up outlook – GOLD has increased its housing sales and revenue forecasts by 36% and 16%, respectively, citing improved sentiment in the low-rise housing market. Saenphin Sukhee, managing director for residential development, said Golden Land raised its 2014 sales target to Bt3bn from Bt2.2bn earlier as housing demand in the low-rise […]
Read More →AJD AJD expects set-top box sales of more than 2mn and expects the coupon will be issued in September. It says AJ is a market leader with a gain market share of 50%. It expects revenue to triple from Bt1.65bn in 2013. (Khao Hoon, 24/06/14) Comment: Yes, IF the coupon deal materialises, its still a […]
Read More →It’s coming to the end of 1H14 (how time flies) and for the past week most investors, including us, are expecting the usual “window dressing” period from Asset Management firms. There are two government issues still outstanding in regards to what will happen to telecoms in the short term and how quickly the THB 2.4 […]
Read More →Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 75 mn GSTEEL – Currently on the suspension list because they just aren’t making anymore, could this be a change in shareholding that allows the company to relist? Sell(s) THB 215 mn BGH – And here is the owner selling again, this time THB 141 mn worth of shares MAJOR – […]
Read More →AEC Purchase of AAMC Asset Management approved — AEC says the shareholders approved the purchase of AAMC Asset Management Co., Ltd. It will take 90% for Bt28.12mn. The purchase is being made to expand the variety of the business it is engaged in and create growth opportunities. (Naew Na, 23/06/14) Comment: The regulatory environment in […]
Read More →Seeing the military create songs, dances, pretty girls, give out free movies to the masses, free world cup football, it all starts to feel a bit Orwellian “…football, beer and above all, gambling filled up the horizon of their minds. To keep them in control was not difficult.†– George Orwell, 1984  Thus far […]
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