Updates
ACD ACD restructures subsidiary Boost Plus by selecting a new management and business strategy to meet client needs in this digital age. The company will enter event organizing, IT consulting and E-commerce. It is confident that the new businesses will generate revenue in the future and expects revenue of Bt45mn in 2015. (Kao Hoon, 17/10/14) […]
Read More →AOT Board to discuss 2nd phase investment of Suvarnabhumi airport today after Minister of Transport Prajin approved a multi-function terminal at a cost of Bt70bn instead of east building expansion. (Kao Hoon, 16/10/14) BA Investors interested in IPO — Its solid fundamentals have created interest in investors in subscribing to the IPO shares of Bangkok […]
Read More →AOT AoT: Politicians need not apply for top job – Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) began the process of seeking a new chief executive yesterday with the new prerequisites barring applicants with political affiliations. (Bangkok Post, 14/10/14) Comment: Well thats a positive first step BANPU BANPU studying coal power plant expansion through a second unit […]
Read More →CPALL CPALL expects 8,100 7-Eleven branches in 2014from currently 7,900. It expects the Thai economy to continue to grow. The company is preparing to launch a large campaign in December. (Kao Hoon, 13/10/14) EASON EASON to focus on foreign markets by setting up factories in Vietnam and Indonesia and a trading company in Malaysia. The […]
Read More →Market took a wobble last week with all sectors except Agri&food taking a dive. What were the reason(s) for it? Some say the King’s health, some say the valuations, some say the weak global economy, some say the Fed potentially raising rates at the end of this month. My viewpoint – It was probably the […]
Read More →Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 141 mn SAM – A share swap between two directors SYNTEC – They expect for earnings to grow strongly this year because of the extra income that will push earnings to more than THB 300mn from last years THB 80 mn Sell(s) THB 221 mn SAM – See above TFD – […]
Read More →Thailand Thailand, Myanmar to twin provinces – Thailand and Myanmar will sign three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to foster a closer relationship between their key bordering provinces when Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha begins his official visit to the country’s western neighbour today. (Bangkok Post, 09/10/14) Drought fears overseas spur rice orders from Thailand – Alarmed […]
Read More →BBL BBL approves loan of Bt7bn to MILL for the acquisition of a steel business in Thailand. It also sold shares of TSI to MILL for Bt220mn. MILL’s board has approved a capital increase of Bt1.5bn to restructure its company and expand its businesses. (Kao Hoon, 10/10/14) Comment: It is very rare in Thailand for […]
Read More →CWT CWT expects 2014 revenue to reach Bt1bn. It is undertaking a study of the power business in hopes of starting a solar roof project with no less than 5-6MW in capacity. It expects this will help lower electricity costs for its factories and help increase revenue. (Kao Hoon, 09/10/14) Comment: I’ve been told by […]
Read More →AMATA, HEMRAJ/ SAT, STANLY, AHÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â BoI approves 18 new projects, total value Bt90bn. AMATA and HEMRAJ, SAT, STANLY and AH will all benefit, with the latter hoping to receive orders from Eco Car Phase 2 with five automakers so far having been approved. (Kao Hoon, 08/10/14) Comment: It isn’t necessarily true that the 3 automotive […]
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