Market research on Thai Stocks in the SET Index
KTB: The bank is preparing for a weaker outlook after assessing a slowdown in loan growth, in line with Thailand’s projected 2026 GDP growth of 1.5–1.8%. Management is also exploring new S-curve businesses, including an asset management company (AMC), to diversify revenue amid global and domestic risks. Comment: The loan growth slowdown is b/c the banks […]
Read More →AMATA – Industrial Estates: Amata received approval from the Vietnamese government to develop its 5th industrial estate in Phu Tho (476 ha, phased 2029–2033), targeting electronics and tech companies. Existing operations include Amata City Bien Hoa, Ha Long, Long Thanh, and Quang Tri Industrial Park under construction. Comment: Yawnz, zzzz, this group can’t manage anything outside […]
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Read More →TAX: Thailand’s Finance Ministry is preparing a tax structure reform plan to propose to the new government to build fiscal strength. The proposal includes a phased increase of the Value-Added Tax (VAT) from the current 7% to 8.5%. A longer-term goal within the plan is to further raise the VAT to 10% by the year […]
Read More →ADVANC: Reported data usage surged 226% y/y during Dec 31–Jan 1, 2026, driven by spikes in mobile usage, live streaming, and broadband demand. AOT: LOT Polish Airlines to resume Warsaw–Bangkok route with five weekly flights from Oct 26, 2026. Separately, SCOOT adds five weekly Singapore–Chiang Rai flights from Jan 1, 2026. DUSIT: Group CEO Chanin Donavanik acquired 1.2m […]
Read More →AOT: Heightened Security at Suvarnabhumi After Unidentified Drone Sightings. Airports of Thailand (AOT) has tightened security measures at Suvarnabhumi Airport after detecting unidentified drones in nearby areas. Authorities confirmed no impact on flight operations or schedules, with additional detection systems, anti-drone equipment and increased patrol frequency deployed. Comment: Yawn… 88TH Targets 30% Revenue Growth in 2026, […]
Read More →BJC :9M25 profit fell 24.7% y/y, pressured by weak economic conditions and store renovations. 170 Big C Mini stores were closed, while new openings lagged targets. Performance across business groups was mixed; in 3Q, packaging, healthcare & technical supplies, and retail all contracted. Retail remains the core revenue engine, with management continuing to close underperforming […]
Read More →MFC / 88TH – MFC clarified its 13.85% stake in 88TH resulted from a share transfer under Thailand’s Ministerial Shareholding Act and that MFC is not the ultimate beneficial owner, despite becoming the second-largest shareholder. Comment: Uh huh…and the ultimate beneficial owner isn’t disclosed? AOT – Noted that Indonesia’s Citilink (Garuda Group) launched daily Jakarta–Bangkok (DMK) flights, supporting inbound regional travel. […]
Read More →BEM: Nearly 500,000 visitors attended the Red Cross Fair in its first three days, driving strong traffic at BEM-operated MRT stations (Lumpini, QSNCC, Tao Poon, Ladprao). Management cited higher revenue from services and commercial space, underlining BEM’s leverage to large-scale urban events. DELTA is down 23.8% from its early-Nov peak, with local media citing concerns […]
Read More →AQUA The SEC imposed civil penalties on a former AQUA board member for insider trading, ordering compensation and fines totaling THB 19.3m, along with a 14-month ban from serving as director or executive. Comment: The SEC is working hard these days… BBIK upbeats 4Q erngs frm rev recognition frm cloud migration, virtual banking and architecture […]
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