BGRIM performed foundation stone laying for its Bgrim Power Angthong 2 and 3, 280MW combined worth Bt12b, CODed late next year and Bt5-6b revenue per year. Comment: Screwed on margins for the rest of this year until the government can start charging the nation higher costs for electricity. KBANK’s announced a Bt100b strategic program aimed […]
Read More →AWC anticipates solid turnaround 2H from recovery OCC & higher room rate, contribution from MICE, 12 hotels on track to open FY23-FY27. Comment: Despite it being one of the larger groups on the mkt, it doesn’t attract as much investor interest. GULF raised revenue growth target this year to 80% from 60%, on rise in […]
Read More →AOT: Vietjet annced resumption of SIA – Danang route, 3 flights/week from Mar 27. Comment: VN was far stricter than Thailand in their restrictions, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see them open up far faster. Hell, even Malaysia is opening up faster than Thailand with less onerous requirements BEM: Office of Transport and Traffic […]
Read More →CPW upbeats 1Q earnings from mobile & gadgets sales supported by shopping tax rebate stimulus, U-Store branches thru universities, online sales & additional sales network from 56 outlets of IBIZ Plus. GULF & INTUCH signed agreement with Singtel to jointly develop & operate data center in TH. Comment: Perhaps a reframe is needed for Gulf, […]
Read More →LH reported acquisitions of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Anaheim CA, US, a 120 rooms on 2.07 acres land from DKN Hotels for US$ 31m (Bt 1.056b), the property is just 2 blocks away from Disney Land. Comment: On price/key basis that’s ridiculously good. MC seeks to expand MC outlet in PTT retail stations […]
Read More →AAV to start accepting digital currency for payment from next year, sees 100% recovery in domestic travels in 2Q22. Comment: I can just picture royal nationalists saying that is anti-monarchy… now, I am curious to see how far these systems will go. Though for now expect for all the Thai companies accepting “digital currencies” to […]
Read More →AOT said international airlines have regained more than 70% of the slots at Suvarnabumi airports, in anticipation of November 1 reopening, seeing sharp spike in travels in initial stage. ASAP sets Bt2,000m capex to acquire new cars, seeing higher demand for rental vehicles as the country prepares for reopening from November 1. Comment: I expect […]
Read More →CKP to increase capacity to 5,000MW by end of 2025 from 2,100 now, thru new investments and M&A in hydro power projects and other renewable energy, plans Bt2b CD in Oct to re-finery, sets Bt6b capex to develop Luang pra bang hydro power plants & solar projects in Laos. HFT reaffirms big jump 2H supported […]
Read More →AAV to suspend all domestic flights from July 12-31, while BA cancelled 5 domestic routes from July 13-31. Comment: Well that’s amusing….government has done a great job at killing demand (and local businesses) AOT extends 50% cut in landing and parking for airlines until September. BJC upbeats 2H earnings from health care division from strong […]
Read More →ADVANC teams up 6 hospitals to provide telemedicine services, AIS Well-Being, thru digital platform, aims to fill demand from long distance patients, offering real time consultations & monitoring without need for in-person visit. Comment: AIS is achieving what DTAC said they would do 5-7 years ago. BLA launches saving insurance plan, offering min returns, principal […]
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