Research on Thai Markets in general and the SET Index
Thailand Ministry of Finance to propose 8% wage hike for civil servants in October. According to the original proposal, the plan wage increase would happen in April 2015; however the permanent secretary wishes to move it forward. This will increase government spending by about Bt20bn. (Post Today, 22/08/14) G2G sale to Philippines ditched — Thai […]
Read More →With the official confirmation of Prayuth finally done there’s a speculated list (most likely a very accurate one) done by the Thai media, here’s a list of the names I can’t really comment much on the list but there is only thing I want this government to do, stamp out corruption, yes I know it sounds […]
Read More →Andddddddddddddddd, no surprise. He got unanimous 191 votes by the National Legislative assembly. The NLA president and two vice presidents abstained. The result was officially announced at 10:53 am. He was elected in a roll-call vote. NLA Tuang Nanthachai nominated Prayuth and the nomination, which was made at 10:23 am, was endorsed by 188 NLA […]
Read More →Our resident Queen Chartist is back with her latest thoughts on the USD/THB/Euro and impact on markets, its a long read so get a cup of coffee and enjoy 🙂 A quick snapshot before the highly-anticipated Jackson Hole symposium. The economic conference at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, had never been center of market’s interests until in […]
Read More →Only one thing that really matters this week, the official confirmation of the new PM
Read More →Now that all of the companies have released their earnings (if not they’ll be suspended from trading) here’s a quick breakdown on an industry basis as to how each industry has performed.
Read More →Over at the Financial Times, Citigroup’s Global Market Strategy latest viewpoint on the markets were released, they are now thinking that we are approaching a “bubble” phase of the markets, its an interesting read and just something to keep in mind. Phase 1: Credit Up, Equities Down The cycle begins as the credit bear market […]
Read More →Thailand Four troubled state enterprises told to submit rehab plans by Nov – The State Enterprise Policy Commission (Superboard) agreed that four of the seven most-troubled state firms – CAT Telecom, TOT, SME Bank and Islamic Bank of Thailand – would propose new rehabilitation plans in three months. These state agencies have been instructed to […]
Read More →Last week, this week, and everyday until the 15th August the market will be (hopefully) determined by earnings releases, although geopolitical events have weighed down on equity markets globally. What was interesting was how Solar related names increased sharply:Â DEMCO +13% to Bt11.3, SPCG +3.88% to Bt26.75, GUNKUL +5.26% to Bt18, EA +2.82% to Bt25.5, on […]
Read More →Thailand MPC holds key rate at 2% amid subdued export, tourism growth – The Bank of Thailand is generally upbeat about the country’s economic-recovery prospects in the second half of the year, due to firmer domestic demand and fiscal policy. (The Nation, 07/08/14) MoF still expects growth of 2% — The Ministry of Finance remains confident that […]
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