AH Aapico sure of strong growth — AH expects positive growth for the rest of this year based on the solid car sales in the first quarter. President Yeap Swee Chuan said the Thai car industry will likely continue to rise, with 2.5mn vehicles expected to be produced and sold this year. Its Ayutthaya factories, […]

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ThaiBev ThaiBev takes aim at Myanmar, F&N buy opens the door for drinks giant —Thai Beverage Plc (ThaiBev) is seeking a greater presence in Myanmar through its partnership with Fraser and Neave Ltd (F&N), the Singaporean firm acquired earlier this year by the Thai drinks giant. Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, ThaiBev’s president and chief executive, said the […]

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QTC Energy Plc, formerly known as QTC Marketing & Service Co Ltd, was established on June 9, 2003 with registered capital of 10 million baht to conduct the businesses of manufacturing and distributing electricity distribution transformers. Director Poonphiphat Tantanasin discusses the company’s strategy and outlook. What is QTC’s business model? QTC Energy Plc is an […]

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This news has local traders and brokers buzzing this morning regarding Shin Corp (ticker: Intuch) and how an “unclear nationality” of one of the major shareholders may cause the stock to be ineligible for the MSCI Index (see the statement below) What’s the impact on the stock? Well a temporarily sharp sell off in the AM, as […]

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VGI VGI ramps up skytrain, Airport Rail Link coverage — VGI will begin selling ads in cross-category packages for the skytrain on October 1. The move will help to increase its gross profit margin by 1-2% and boost revenue to Bt1bn this year. In its cross-category package, clients can buy ad spaces on billboards and […]

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AMATA AMATA gears up for rush of land sales — AMATA said hundreds of land sales are expected to be sealed in the second half of this year, mostly in the car industry. Viboon Kromadit, a director and senior VP said each deal will require hundreds of rai of land, with the largest deal at […]

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This came across my desk yesterday. MSCI Thailand (MSCI Global Standard) Add : HMPRO, MINT, INTUCH, TRUE Delete : None MSCI Thailand (MSCI Global Small Cap) Add : ANAN, BMCL, EASTW, EA, GRAMMY, GUNKUL JMART, KTC, MALEE, N-PARK, OFM, OISHI, SAMTEL, SPCG, TFD, THRE, UMI, UV, VGI, WHA Delete : BLA, BTS, VNT  

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BAY BAY opens Laos venture — Krungsri Consumer, an unsecured loan lender under BAY, plans to commence its auto and personal loan joint venture in Laos in July. BAY’s two financial arms – Krungsri Consumer and Ahudhya Ca;pital Auto Lease (Krungsri Auto) – each own 35% of Krungsri Financial Service (Laos), with the balance held […]

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