AAI said sales expands by 10-15% in 1Q as importers stocking up ahead of US tariffs, sees growth momentum in April. Comment: And are they implying that 2Q will be absolute dog$hit? SAV announced buyback, up to 12.8m shares (2% of paid-up) under Bt180m budget starting from May 1 till Oct 31. Comment: Another buyback […]
Read More →Commerce Min reported Dec total exports +8.7% yoy to $24.8b, marking 6 consecutive months of expansion, key products included rubber, casava products, fresh & processed chicken & fresh & processed fruits. Industrial exports in Dec also climbed for 9-th consecutive month, +11.1% yoy to $20.2b, key contributors included gems & jewellery, computer & components, air […]
Read More →AWC’s urging government to provide incentives for overseas companies to setup their regional HQs in TH, said international tenants at its office towers account for 70%, yet there’s still room to grow. AWC currently is not interested in the proposed legal casinos or entertainment complexes. Comment: Why? Thai Beverage already has this and pay effectively […]
Read More →ADVANC signed GULF 1 to produce electricity from solar (off-grid project) at 20 base stations, target completion by end of year, aims to expand coverage in remote area & save electricity cost. Comment: I thought ADVANC needs a higher EBITDA to pay divvy’s to GULF to fund all the power projects it won. BKIH: BKI […]
Read More →BA mulls adding >20 new planes, including A220 and B737 MAX7, taking total to >30 by 2029, preparing for rises in Samui traffic from 50 to 73 flights, with Bt1,500m capex to upgrade Samui airport. Comment: Are they getting these deathtraps for free? BJC-TIDLOR-ITC are among top candidate to be added in SET50 for 2H24 […]
Read More →EA joins forces with Laos government to establish super holding co., to pursue 7GW clean energy, centrally manage electricity from clean energy in Laos, oversees renewable project expansion, manage electricity exports, support the use of EV in the country to reduce crude imports. Comment: Super Holding Co in dodgy laos? Does EA think they’re going […]
Read More →ASW sets Bt8.7b revenue target this year, Bt19.5b backlog, starts transferring 9 projects worth Bt14.7b, sets Bt17.8b presales, 12 new projects worth Bt25.92b. CREDIT: Thai Credit Bank debuts IPO 254.12m shares at Bt29 apiece, CIMB (TH) leads. Thai Credit bank (CREDIT) sets 20-30% loan port growth p.a., 9M23 NIM at 8.2%, highest among peers and […]
Read More →CHAYO: board gives nod to spin-off P-Loan unit, Chayo Capital, (CCAP) will sell IPO 125m shares (25% of paid-up) & list on MAI. Comment: And investors will be surprised by how small this entity is. (or not) GPSC acquires 50% of PTT’s renewable unit, Global Renewable Power (GRP), for Bt1.275b, to complete by end of […]
Read More →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 […]
Read More →ADVANC wraps up Bt14.866b acquisition of 700MHz bandwidth from NT, boosting its 5G capacity after securing 13 years roaming service fee. Comment: So is this the cost for acquiring 3BB? Or is it because TRUE can’t afford it? BEM anticipates solid 3Q from strong daily avg MRT ridership thanks to robust int’l travelers, higher revenue […]
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