Cabinet earmarks over Bt24 bn in subsidies for rubber farmers : Cabinet on Tuesday (October 15) approved a Bt24.278-billion budget for the first phase of income-guarantee subsidy for rubber farmers. The scheme aims to ensure 1.4 million rubber farmers have a stable income for six months, starting from this month until March next year. The […]

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AIT wins digital ticket pj from State Railway authority worth Bt920m. Comment: And IT co’s continue to win projects AOT to sell TOR for DMK airport duty-free concession Oct 24 – Nov 8, opens bid on Dec 11, drops CPN from auction on violation of TOR terms on dispute over Central Village pj. Comment: Well […]

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CPN plans to open 3 new mixed-use projects over next 3-yrs at a cost of Bt13.9b, and renovate 12 other malls, keeps 12-13% rev growth t/g for this yr. EKH sees full yr rev growth exceed 8-10% t/g from strong patients traffic and higher capacity of IPD patients (+60 beds yoy), will cod child health […]

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TET: Please explain the history of MM. MM has a very interesting background and the brands have gone through 3 different ownerships before settling with MM. I joined the organization in 2003 where Au Bon Pain was in the initial stages of expansion and Dunkin’ Donuts was a dying brand with the stores and the […]

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ANAN plans 4 condo pj worth Bt13b, hoping to boost presales during 4Q, after securing Bt15b during 9M19. Comment: Presale #’s aren’t driven this name anymore, no one seems to believe that the real estate players can deliver transfer. AP said 9M19 presales stood at Bt28.56b, or 70% of Bt41.8b FY19 t/g, to introduce 8 […]

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AWC to be added to FTSE All World at close of Oct 17, estimated inflows of $48m, Kao Hoon. Comment: Just funnymentals here. KBANK appointed Kattiya Indaravijaya to succeed outgoing CEO Banthoon Lamsam, who becomes chairman in a reorganization after FY20 AGM. NOBLE founder, Kitti Thanakitamnuay, sold remaining 17.66% (80.593m shrs) at Bt22.82 to Crowne […]

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Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 2 bn NOBLE – The two new big boys buy control from Kitti. CGH – Share swap amongst family members PSTC – The Chairman buys again Sell(s) THB 887mn CGH – See above NOBLE – I suppose the two new big boys had to raise some cash? JKN – Despite his/her […]

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Panel votes for chemical ban : Pressure mounts on govt to follow suit . A four-party committee has voted for a ban on the use of three toxic farming chemicals, heaping pressure on the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC), which has resisted an outright ban, to follow suit. Bangkok Post New stops set for Dec […]

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AWC will be added to SET50 and SET100 from October 16, replacing KKP and BEAUTY respectively, in-line with expectation. Comment: That’s just amazing that a company can come in and kick out 2 names before the usual semi-annual review… Deputy Transport Min Thaworn has ordered loss-ridden THAI to overhaul its financial rehab plan and draw […]

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