Note: I’m adding these Company Descriptions – takes a few extra minutes work with some of the AI help but I find it useful Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited (BBL.BK) is Thailand’s largest commercial bank by assets and a leading financial institution in Southeast Asia, founded in 1944 and headquartered in Bangkok. Market Cap: THB […]
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 →CPN plans to expand luxury zone at Central Phuket Foresta from 2k sqm to 8k by 2026, sees daily avg traffic above 50k/d 30% above pre-Covid level, while database of the group’s loyalty program indicated that Central Phuket customers have the highest spending per person among CPN malls nationwide, with wealth segment customers spending up […]
Read More →AGE anticipates positive coal sales momentum continue driven by surged demand for electricity, firms on 4.5n tons full year sales volume target, Bt17b full year revenue, will expand logistic & green energy business to reduce contribution from coal business to 50% from 95.6% within 2 years to reduce earnings volatility. Comment: Global volume of coal […]
Read More →AAV’s introducing new route from BKK (DMK) to India seaside city Visakhapatnam, tally total to 10 routes btw India and BKK, cod from Apr 9,24. Comment: Looks like they are pulling tourists from TH to India. AWC partner with PTT to install EV charging stations across 17 affiliated property including hotels, shopping centers & community […]
Read More →Earnings season is over and just look at the number of buy’s by management/directors Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 809 mn Sell(s) THB 25mn
Read More →ADVANC: completed acquisition of Triple T Broadband (TTTBB), also completed purchase of invest units in JASIF which now own 19% stake in the fund. The settlement value of transaction adjusted to Bt 28.37b from 32.42b, according to filing. AMATA: completed entire business transfer related to utilities & service biz for industrial estates to AMATA U, […]
Read More →It’s been months since my last Random Thoughts, I’ve found a bunch I saved on evernote…so sit back, grab a patongo and enjoy. Models – poorly borrowed from Dilbert’s creator, Scott Adams, and modified slightly. Thailand – international bonds issuance? https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2670539/thailand-eyes-international-bonds Thoughts: This, to me, is an important indicator for Thailand – 1) domestic liquidity […]
Read More →AAV rolls out flight promotion for Chinese travelers starting from CNY 199/trip, BKK (SIA)-Shanghai CNY 299, booking open till Oct 1, travel from Oct 1 to end of March 24, aiming to capitalize on China national day & CNY in February. Comment: Let’s see if the government let’s enough of them out of the country. […]
Read More →AMA upbeats 2H outlook from strong tankers transporting on high season, sees qtd utilization rate at 96-97% vs 95% yoy, expects road transport utilization rate pick up to 85% from 80% end of FY22 driven by logistic demand from PTG, eyes 20-25% FY revenue growth target. Comment: Could be worth a look as PTG has […]
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