KBANK’s rolled out its blockchain-powered e-wallet called Q-Wallet in a regulatory sandbox, allowing foreign travelers to convert stablecoin USDC into THB to fund their spending in the country via Thai QR Payment, without needing a bank account. Comment: Wow. Perhaps the impact on tourism is minimal but this is still an interesting development. THCOM sets […]
Read More →BAM expects NPL sales by financial institutions to reach Bt200bn this year (vs. Bt150bn in 2024). Plans to participate in ~Bt30bn bids, targeting ~Bt3bn in bad debts. Comment: Yes….but if BAM and JMT can only buy ~THB 50 bn together, there’s just far too much supply out there. KBANK: Invesco increased its stake by 0.1688% […]
Read More →ITC: 2Q net profit at Bt696m, -31% yoy, beats Bt73m consensus, thanks to strong sales revenue +5.3% qoq, sales volume +6.9% qoq from orders from premium brands, contribution from new products bolster earnings, pays interim Bt0.4 dps, XD Aug 14. JAS: Supreme Admin Court dismisses National Telecom (NT)’s appeal on revenue sharing dispute on eastern […]
Read More →APCO in talks Nigeria prtnr to expand health supplement biz in Africa, expects to secure OEM ords to supply 12 items at first phase, ink deal in Jun. AOT: Austrian Airlines will increase flights frm Vienna to BKK, operating double daily services for an upcoming winter flight scheduled frm Oct till Apr 2026. AWC & […]
Read More →AOT will start the search for a new CEO as incumbent Kerati Kijmanawat has submitted his resignation, effective April 24, citing personal reasons. Comment: Mr. T & friends want their folks in charge so they can handle kickbacks…I mean .. this is what a little birdy said .. I mean .. I am of the […]
Read More →BTS reported disposal of investment in Community One & Community Two to U-Ta-Pao International for Bt625.6m. Comment: Just a left pocket right pocket transaction… KBANK offers rescue package to borrowers, holiday payment on principal for 3 months for mortgage, credit card, P-loan only interest payment charges, cuts month installment by 50% on auto hire-purchase for […]
Read More →ASEFA announced buyback, up to 20m shares (3.67% of paid-up) Bt70m budget from Mar 10 – Sept 9. Comment: Another buyback…and not a bank – for those companies that have strong balance sheets i.e. no debt – trading cheaply…I’d expect to see more happening. CPALL sets 2-3% SSSG this year, on 2.8% GDP growth assumption, […]
Read More →ADVANC’s broadband unit, 3BBIF, restructuring loan with BBL, interest will be lowered from MLR to MLR -2.9% on Bt5.45b outstanding loan in accordance with BBL facility agreement. BAM allots Bt8b budget to purchase bad debts this year, aims to scoop up Bt30b-Bt40b depending on quality, launch financial prog (Smart Garden Home), allows NPA buyers who […]
Read More →AOT: Malaysia based, Batik Air, cod daily direct flights btw BKK (DMK) – Johor Bahru, effective Dec 1. Comment: There’s more and more flights coming…still another +20-30% to reach the same # of flights as 2019. EA to issue up to 4.97b new shares to accommodate cash call via RO 3.73b shares at 1:1 at […]
Read More →KBANK offers Bt20b soft loan with 3.5% rate for 1st 2 year, as part of Government’s effort to assist SMEs via 16 banks in the program, led by GSB. Comment: That’s interesting…what will they define as SMEs. Let’s see how much actually gets distributed. MINT said Paris Olympic game has boosted its European hotel bookings […]
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