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 […]
Read More →BCH: reaffirms Bt 13b FY revenue target, sees revenue growth from international patients 50% yoy from robust traffic, expects FY fly-in patients tops 120k. Comment: Every hospital group that had foreign patients prewuflu will show the same revenue growth from international patients. PCC: wins substation project from Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) valued at Bt 85.04m. […]
Read More →ADVANC’s upbeat 2Q ARPU after revamped airtime package, broadband deal (TTTBB) to conclude by end of 3Q. Comment: Disappointing earnings…and there is a major risk for ADVANC, that Telenor will send decent management to run true&dtac. AOT expects to receive permit for operating 3 airports (Krabi, Buriram & Udonthani) within 3-4 months, then propose cabinet […]
Read More →CENTEL targets Bt22b revenue this year, on recovering hotel and food business, sets Bt4.4-6.8b capex for 6 new hotels and 120-150 F&B branches. Comment: And they’re going to gobble it all up CH launched ready-to-eat TH deserts, mango sticky rice & banana in coconut milk, under Bangkok Tasty brand, to expand Indonesia & UAE to […]
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