It’s becoming amusing for some sectors (I have to extend the chart indices lower). But again the story remains quite the same for the overall market…banks + telcos seem to be where folks are hiding out. And until the banks decide to lend again (which they can’t as they won’t accept the truth of the […]

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EPG sets Bt14b revenue target this year, on aggressive expansion in contraction mats and packaging, while focusing on cost control to maintain margin, sets Bt483m capex. OR in collab with RCL in developing biodiesel for shipping fleet, aiming to reduce carbon footprint. SPALI keeps plan for 36 new projects, after recovering from quake, with windfall […]

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ICHI sees solid 2Q with 25% rise in sales on recovering oversea sales, especially CLMV, while OEM has received Bt185m in orders, plus extra gain from Ayudhaya land sales worth Bt120m. Comment: Well – it’s the “hot season” as well. Let’s see if this actually the case, I was of the viewpoint that we were […]

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Ohhh boy here we go. Note: There’s likely to be several data errors, blame the service provider, I’m not going to double check ~900 listed companies results. Chart 1: Ups and Downs Comment: Which companies showed increases/decreases QoQ and YoY for both sales/revenue & net profits. How’s that for a depressing image that ~20% of […]

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GULF reported 1Q net income rose 55% yoy to Bt6.6b, based on pro forma financial performance after completing a merger in April.GULF is to raise Bt300b to refinance and boost future investment after merging with INTUCH, over next 5-10 yrs. The plan will replace the Bt200b plan, under which Bt185b have already been issued. Comment: […]

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I thought that Thailand started working again mid May, no, there was another long weekend…for wife # whatever. Perhaps Thailand is a perfect example of what happens when there are too many holidays and people don’t work, it’s becoming the France/Italy of Asia. I believe that Prayuth and friends added 2 holidays, and if you […]

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