BANPU BANPU plans to boost sales in 2H15 and expects average coal price of around US$59 per ton. The company plans to expand its power business abroad with the aim of increasing its generating capacity to 4,000MW by 2020. (Khao Hoon, 17/08/15) Comment: The only thing we are all waiting for is it’s power IPO […]

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ANAN ANAN launches 4 new projects worth of Bt11bn. It has set a presales target of 40% per project within Aug 12-16. It is cooperating with Thai Samsung Electronics. (Khao Hoon, 14/8/15)] Comment: And they’re spending quite the small fortune on marketing these projects, you can see their advertisements everywhere in Bangkok ATP30 ATP30 IPO […]

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AOT AOT says there is no impact from the Chinese yuan depreciation. Growth in Chinese tourist was 10-14% for eight months. (Post Today, 13/08/15) Comment: For once, I concur with this government enterprise. ARROW ARROW reported 2Q15 earnings of Bt56mn (+92%YoY). It plans to pay an interim dividend of Bt0.15/share, XD on Aug 21. It […]

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ADVANC ADVANC is talking to TOT to become a business partner; it expects this to be finalized in August. ADVANC is ready to bid for both 1800 and 900 spectra in the 4G auction. It plans to expand its market in 2H15. It targets 2015 revenue growth of 3%. (Khao Hoon, 11/08/15) BCP BCP targets […]

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AIS AIS pushes for joint venture with TOT, Mobile leader wants to rent telecom towers – Mobile leader Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS) has submitted a joint-venture proposal to TOT Plc to operate telecom tower sites after its mutual second-generation (2G) mobile concession expires next month. (Bangkok Post, 10/8/15) Comment: Well they need it given […]

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The market has continued to get weaker in the past week for the same reasons 1) Weaker THB 2) Continued weakening economy etc etc, now another thought has entered into my mind, historically the USD gets weaker after the first rate hike for a few months, should we expect this to happen will SE Asian […]

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Notable Transactions Buy(s)  THB 91 mn GUNKUL – The assistant MD buys THB 51 mn worth of shares, a week before 2Q #’s are announced..(just out and earnings were up 70% YoY on a Q basis, however 50% down on 1H comp) IFEC – The “spouse” of the CEO is dumping warrants and buying shares, […]

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MPC keeps policy rate on hold, Weak baht seen as helpful to recovery – The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) yesterday kept its policy interest rate unchanged for a second straight meeting. It believed this year’s two interest rate cuts and the baht at a six-year low were accommodative to exports and an economic recovery even […]

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AKR AKR is seeing demand recovery. It expects 2Q15 profit to be positive backed by revenue recognition. It expects 3Q15 earnings to mark a record high. It is ready for an upcoming bid for the MEA valued at Bt2bn. It expects 2015 revenue will hit target growth of 10% aided by huge orders for solar […]

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