Two interesting articles from the FT in the past few weeks about Thailand, first up is a commentary on politics In the latest example of what one commentator has dubbed his “compulsive loquaciousness”, he insisted to guests at an international publishers’ conference in Bangkok last week that he was not their enemy. But what came […]

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ADVANC 1Q15 earnings will be released today. Net profit is expected to grow 3% to Bt9.74bn benefitting from 54% growth in revenue from sales and 7% growth in revenue from service. Net profit this year is estimated to hit Bt42.81bn, 17%growth. (Khao Hoon 08/05/15) BIGC 1Q15 earnings grew 14.6% YoY from sale promotions to Bt1.44bn, […]

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Thailand Finance minister backs policy rate, calls for new growth areas – The current policy rate of 1.5% is accommodative enough to support economic growth, says Finance Minister Sommai Phasee. (Bangkok Post, 6/5/15) Fishing industry selling new image to Europe to counter IUU threat – Deputy Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn will lead a delegation of […]

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Complete media value chain gives edge to MCOT in broadcasting sector MCOT Plc is the state-majority-owned media group that owns and operates a number of radio and TV stations. President Sivaporn Chomsuwan discusses the company’s strategy and outlook. Please explain MCOT’s business model. MCOT is a fully integrated media company involved in TV, radio, new […]

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AMATA AMATAVN puts off listing to 3Q15 from 2Q15. It says the industrial complex in Vietnam will be finished in time. It plans to collaborate with foreign partners in the future. (Post Today 07/05/15) Comment: Well at least the delay was by 12 months as it was last year. AJP Plans to invest in waste […]

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Bill Gross’s latest investment outlook has quite the negative foreboding with comments such as “A “sense of an ending” has been frequently mentioned in recent months when applied to asset markets and the great Bull Run that began in 1981.” “Savor this Bull market moment, they seem to be saying in unison. It will not […]

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