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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CPN expects to attract tremendous amount of traffic to its shopping malls during Thailand’s Pride Celebration 2024 which it hosts in June, as data from TAT shows this segment spends 40% more than avg tourists in general with preferences for luxurious lifestyles. OR sees solid 2Q from tourism, Bt0.70-Bt1.2/liter marketing margin, $80-85/bbl, sets Bt23b capex […]

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AAV’s upbeat FY24 outlook from higher traffic from international route on visa free policy, new routes to Shianghai, Kaohsiung & Okinawa, target 20% FY revenue growth, cabin factor within 90% range, 20-21m FY passenger target. Comment: It’s going to continue getting better. The only q for AAV is how much of the increased costs can […]

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AAI anticipates meaningful turnaround this year on jump start pet foods orders after hit by excess inventory last year, will start delivery for new clients at late 1Q, eyes 15% FY sales growth target. Comment: Everyone is wondering if this is a real turnaround in demand. Or just a little bump. BMA board approved Bt23b […]

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MASTER sets Bt1.2b capex for 6 investment projects, aiming to become #1 in specialized healthcare service, for gradual revenue recognition from early next year. Comment: So at one point we are going to have to look at this company as a what? A specialised healthcare and aesthetics company? MEGA eyes 5-10% FY24 sales growth target […]

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BGRIM cod 140mw co-gen powerplant Bgrim Power Ang Thong 3 (BGPAT3), lift total capacity to 3,970mw from coded project. CHAYO mulls selling IPO of nano finance subsidiary, Chayo Capital (CCAP), up to 25% of paid-up, enable to CCAP to access various form of funding by themselves, flexibility in accessing funding sources, increases growth opportunity thru […]

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AAV: boost domestic flights from 87 to 105/d to accommodate travel demand on holiday season. Comment: This will go some way to alleviating high domestic ticket prices, and the scale increase should help AAV. ASIAN: cuts full year revenue target to Bt9.7b -14% yoy, weak topline on sluggish frozen food sales outweigh improve tuna export […]

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BANPU sets 3 years capex plan at US$2b (Bt 70b) to expand renewable port, invest in energy tech, future mining (Nickel & Lithium) carbon capture, R&D 100% ammonia burn hydrogen-based powerplant. Comment: BANPU should continue to enjoy the amazing cash flow’s they’re getting from coal, it’s going to be stupidly higher for a number of […]

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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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IRPC’s unveiled an innovative nano-zinc oxide product, a nutrient supplement for plants, under Renifoxx brand. OR to expand healthcare biz in 1Q24, mulls Japanese style budget hotel at OR’s service stations, starting Bt1,000/night, sees no impact from diesel price cap due to its well diversified into non-oil. TKN revised up FY revenue growth target to […]

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