Updates
Unemployment soars to 700,000 as factories close : The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has almost doubled to 700,000 people from December last year, with 140,000 registering in March alone. Bangkok Post TAT expects 16m international tourists : Revised outlook a far cry from pre-outbreak target as Vshaped recovery sought. Thailand is likely to […]
Read More →ANAN only able to sell Bt1.169b CD out of Bt4b offering in March 30-April 1, NOBLE sold only Bt480m from Bt1.5b CD offering in April 20-22. Comment: And this is even with the BOT backstopping things? AOT said cannot be part of THAI’s rescue plan, in breach of ICAO principle. Comment: But the rumour mill […]
Read More →AOT sees 53% drop in passengers this year to 66.58m, 44.9% drop in flights to 490K, sees recovery October 2021. KTIS to sell a 5 liter 70% alcohol under KNAS at 7-11 for Bt300, will launch 1 liter at Bt89. MTC and SAWAD are among leasing firms getting Bt5b soft loan each from Government Saving […]
Read More →BBL expects to save Bt7b after revised acquisition terms to lower BV multiples and Indonesia rupiah depreciation. Comment: A slightly low acquisition price and the IDR dropping. BWG’s major shareholder, Komol Jungrungreangkit, raised holding by 0.5219% to 5.2921% last Friday (April 16), SEC filing. Comment: This name is trading so far below BV its ridiculous. […]
Read More →ADVANC reports usages of Office 365 exceeding 217m times in a week, as demands for Work and Study from Home surged.NBTC, in collaboration with five mobile operators, is offering 100 mins of voice calls for 45 days as part of public assistance during the outbreak. ADVANC sees 4% hit on revenue, Tabloid. Comment: I’ve applied […]
Read More →AOT calls for board meeting on Wednesday to roll out remedy pkg for aero & non-aero operators impacted from outbreak. Comment: The question will be for how long will these remedy packages last for, and if they’ll lose out on any potential future recovery BAFS expects FY20 jet fuel sales volume drops 40% yoy to […]
Read More →And the rally continues. Several clever analysts have shown that for the US markets a “bear market rally” could go on for 8 weeks. Our response is “we don’t know” Thai airways keeps going…hmmm, and SCB has cancelled their sharebuyback stating they want to help companies and individuals due to the Wuhan-Virus, or is there […]
Read More →Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 417 MN GULF – And he keeps buying and buying THG – This is a rare buy from this Director CK – The EVP of Human Resources buys a chunk MINT – The CEO is averaging down his purchases. Sell(s) THB 3 mn N/a
Read More →ASIAN anticipates 2Q turnaround from recovery pet food sales and frozen food aft China reopens, allots Bt230m budget to revamp production line and cold storage, maintaining 20% revenue growth target. CPN in co-operation with Internal Trade Dept prepares a space for free for farmers to sell their products during April 15-30 at various locations. CRC […]
Read More →EA upbeats 1Q earnings from higher revenue recognition yoy from 664mw capacity, mulls to revise down full year revenue growth target from 30% as EV business and biodiesel are taking hit from virus, seeks M&A to boost capacity. Comment: EV business….sorry but with the issues surrounding the raw materials for this battery tech I don’t […]
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