Updates
BIG BIG expects 2Q16 earnings to be good with high margin of 32.4% backed by the mirrorless camera. It plans to open shops to provide photo printing in June, which will boost its net profit. (Thun Hoon, 27/05/16) Comment: Their YoY growth numbers do look fantastic, the question then becomes, is it sustainable? What product […]
Read More →AOT The board of directors of Airports of Thailand’s (AOT) yesterday approved the master plan for the development of Chiang Mai airport. The project will be carried out in two phases. The first, set for 2016 to 2025, is aimed at boosting the airport’s passenger capacity to serve 18 million travelers a year. In the […]
Read More →ADVANC ADVANC has confirmed that it will be bidding for the 900MHz on May 27 with a bid of Bt75.65bn. (Kao Hoon, 25/5/16) DTAC DTAC unfazed by more 4G competition — The country’s second-largest mobile operator shrugged off increased competition from its rivals, saying that Advanced Info Service (AIS) and True Move will also face […]
Read More →AAV AAV expects 2Q16 earnings continue to be good supported by passenger growth and lower oil price. It plans to open four new routes. In 1Q16 earnings was over Bt1bn due to high season. (Thun Hoon, 24/5/16) AP AP launched two new condominiums valued at Bt3.64bn. Presales will be held on June 4-5. It targets […]
Read More →ADVANC ADVANC and TOT set to launch service under a joint trial – ADVANCED Info Service and TOT are expected to sign a contact signalling the launch of a joint-trial commercial service on the state agency’s 2.1 gigahertz spectrum shortly after the reauction of a 900 megahertz licence on Friday, Information and Communications Technology Minister […]
Read More →Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 52 mn VNG – The Vice Chair(wo)man may see something that I still don’t Sell(s) THB 434mn TKN – From what I’ve heard its block sales to major investors/institutions
Read More →ADVANC ADVANC will bid for 900MHz. It is ready to pay the guarantee of Bt3.78bn after getting backing from BBL and KBANK. The bidding will be on May 27 and first payment expected in June 2016. (Thun Hoon, 19/5/16) Comment: Should be a non-event, my eyes are just turning towards 2Q #’s to see how […]
Read More →Here is the biggest WTF, with every government budget, the Ministry of Education has for the past … decade or so received the highest budget (or near the top) amongst all the government departments and yet the education levels here are still incredibly low when compared to the … well virtually any other country. Doesn’t […]
Read More →ADVANC ADVANC is now left as the only applicant in the running to take part in the upcoming reauctioning of a 900MHz licence. (The Nation, 18/05/16) Comment: It should be an uneventful auction… Â ASEFA ASEFA expects 2016 revenue to grow 15-20% on the back of Bt1.7bn backlog. It expects this to cover revenue till […]
Read More →AGE AGE reported 1Q16 profit growth of 114% YoY on total revenue of Bt940mn thanks to its cost reduction as well as a better performance. It targets 2016 revenue growth of 10%. (Thun Hoon, 17/5/16) Comment: It’s still far away from where they used to be pre’08 AOT AOT reported 2FYQ16 net profit of Bt5.56bn […]
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