ASW expands into lifestyle and entertainment by taking 41.18% stake in Zaap World, to add brand value among new gens. Comment: Other than MK suki, and perhaps now After You, what other Thai brands have actually succeeded staying in people’s minds? CKP adds 8% more stake worth Bt21.5b in Luangprabang PP, bringing total to 50%, […]

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AMR secured Bt214m underground wiring projects, boosting backlog to Bt2.1b, firm in Bt2b revenue target this year, after MOU with AJA into e-bike business, target 30 EV battery swap locations by end of year. AUCT sees recovery traffic at auction yard after Finco’s debt moratorium ended 1H22, hiked entry fee for passenger vehicles to Bt10k/unit […]

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BJC: sets Bt 1.6b capex to up capacity of tissue & personal care products, revamp warehouse automation to save costs. Comment: I still wonder how much shrinkflation can help companies such as BJC show earnings growth. CKP: reaffirms solid 2Q from strong flow rate at Xayaburi hydro pp, higher equity income yoy after raised holding […]

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AKR aims to secure at least 10-15% of Bt3b power transformer procurement from Metropolitan Electricity (MEA)& Provincial Electricity authority (PEA) in 2H, expects demand for replacement accelerate following fire incident at Sampheng market on Sunday. Comment: Really? That fire incident is nothing, the company/news is rubbish. CKP anticipates strong 2Q/3Q earnings from higher power gen […]

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Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 6.2 bn BDMS – Just a switch between family members DPAINT – A director buys a block, ~5% of the shares. PROEN – A director buys a block, ~3% of the shares. THG – And he’s still buying! CKP – Not to be confused with the singer from the 70s, this […]

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CKP to increase capacity to 5,000MW by end of 2025 from 2,100 now, thru new investments and M&A in hydro power projects and other renewable energy, plans Bt2b CD in Oct to re-finery, sets Bt6b capex to develop Luang pra bang hydro power plants & solar projects in Laos. HFT reaffirms big jump 2H supported […]

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ACG anticipates recovery sales 3Q from debut of All new Civic Gen 11, will add 6 branches of Fast Fit auto services by end of year. CKP may report a record Bt931m 2Q21 NP, as higher water flows in Xayaburi Dam boosted capacity, sees momentum into 3Q. ECL expects positive 2H loans momentum from hire-purchase […]

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BA expects Bt3.9b revenue from passenger traffic this year, with 61% load factor, sees full recovery in 2-3 years. Comment: I’m still wondering when/if BA/AAV will recap, I’m just waiting for this opportunity. BAM mulls spinning off retail & P-loan unit to boost flexibility and improve competitiveness, in talk ILM & GLOBAL to tap in […]

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ADB upbeats FY21 outlook from recovery demand for compound plastic beads, adhesives and sealants for med supplies, wire coated, building material and auto. CKP expects 15-30% revenue growth this year, sets Bt2-4b capex for PP. BTS signs Pink Line extension into Muangthong Thani with NBM worth Bt4,230m, with BLAND in for Bt1,250m and the rest […]

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