BMCL expansion to bring economy of scale and profit Bangkok Metro Plc (BMCL), operator of the capital’s underground mass-transit system, listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in September 2006. Sombat Kitjalaksana, managing director, discusses the company’s strategy and outlook. What is BMCL’s business model? BMCL is the first metro operator in Thailand and we […]

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Thailand The private sector expects the economy to post an upturn next year and plans to ramp up investment and business acquisition ahead. The private sector also supports the state’s idea of a VAT increase as it believe the this will help increase competition and push Thai businesses to expand abroad. (Bangkokbiznews, 21/11/14) Prime Minister […]

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AMATA AMATA expects to set up REIT worth Bt4.5bn in 1Q15 and will list AMATAV on the stock market in 2Q14. The company plans to invest Bt3-4bn in Vietnam and Myanmar in 2015 and expects to sell 500 rai in 4Q14, giving total land sales of 1,000 rai in 2014. (Kao Hoon, 21/11/14) Comment: A […]

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AI Management expects revenue of Bt9bn in 2015 from Bt5bn in 2014 and will invest Bt200mn to increase palm oil production capacity and set up solar power plant with 2.6MW capacity supporting sharp revenue and earnings growth. (Thun Hoon, 20/11/14) Comment: Another firm that will have a small solar power plant – 2.6 MW means […]

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