CPF’s expected to report all time high quarterly profit in 1Q21 at Bt7,644m, +25% yoy, on higher swine sales, contribution from CTI and Lotus, mulls introducing plant-based products locally, Tabloid. IHL sees 20% revenue growth this year, on rising orders in leather products and pet foods. Comment: We’re wondering how big a jump in auto […]

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ANAN reports Bt3,979m 1Q21 pre-sales, 17% higher than target, thanked to 100% sold-out of one condo projects, sees solid demand for condo along mass transit lines. Comment: Sold out one project @ cost? BEAUTY develops new business model, by securing distribution channel via retail outlets in provincial areas, sets to appoint 8 large distributors, covering […]

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BA anticipates it will not return to profit until 2024, though it sees investment opportunities in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services in the EEC for long term growth. Comment: MRO services are a great money maker at scale. The question is whether Thailand will be considered competitive when compared to Singapore and the Philippines. […]

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AGE sets 5.5m tons coal sales target this year, boosting rev to Bt11b, sets Bt280m capex to expand logistics. Comment: Oh hello high coal prices and inventory gains. Think I’ve been banging on about this for 6 months. AOT expects 370K passengers thru Suvarnabhumi airports during 10 days around Songkran, +10% yoy, with flights increasing […]

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Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 7.3 bn OSP – Left pocket right pocket, though I think the seller is probably going to build a massive art gallery after receiving this pile of cash. MJD – Largest shareholder in the family here takes another ~3% of the shares, way below market price. JMART – And boom the […]

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EPG’s confident of >Bt9b revenue this year, sees windfall from Biden’s latest infra spending plans. Comment: No, no, no. It’s a margin game for this company, half of it are auto’s (ok fine a recovery) but a “high oil price” is awful for their margins. HANA expects revenue this year to be close to 2019 […]

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BPP buys 33.5% stake in 543mw Nakoso Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) powerplants for US$80m, deal to complete by end of April. CPF opens 2 new Chester grill restaurants, Lak-si and Bang-na, and launches chicken New Orleans new menu, on track to open 10 this year. OR extend land lease contract at Khlongtoey pier central […]

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7UP sees rising water sales in Phuket, after Provincial Waterworks Authority cancelled 7 contracts with 7 private firms with 18K m3/day contracts, while water treatment contract with CPF sees solid growth, firm on 50% revenue growth this year. BJC launches BIGC vending machines, target factory workers, industrial estates, hospitals. CHAYO target FY21 revenue growth >25% […]

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AEONTS, VGI, and HUMAN in JV to set up Rabbit Cash, Bt800m registered cap, to expand digital lending platform, including nano finance, by capping interest rate at 15% max. Comment: Love this move by VGI, that damn rabbit card is immensely valuable and now they’ve figured out the partners to use utilise their distribution network. […]

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CHEWA upbeats 1Q earnings from strong transfer of home office projects, Hallmark Ladprao, sees recovery demand from SMEs clients, Bt1.61b out of Bt2.17b backlog to realize this year, firms on 50% FY21 revenue growth target above Bt2.5b. Comment: Basically has gone nowhere. CHO rolls out prototype of 2nd gen EV London Taxi, will official debut […]

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