5% GDP growth target set for 2017-21—The12th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2017-21) has set targets of 5% annual GDP growth and per capita income of US$8,200 (286,200 baht), up from $6,000 now. (Bangkok Post, 25/07/16) First-half loan loss provisions sufficient to handle rise in NPLs in second half, central bank says – LOAN-LOSS […]

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The Thai Government has been rather busy with policies, reforms, projects etc etc just look at the list of things announced in the past 2-3 weeks First infrastructure investment, we have bidding terms for the southern double-track thats worth some THB 16.5 bn http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1036445/bidding-terms-for-b16-5bn-southern-double-track-this-month, then the Eastern Economic Corridor which spans the three eastern provinces of Chon […]

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A A expects 2016 net profit to mark a record high despite the slowdown in 2Q16 sales. It plans to launch 3-4 new projects, valued at Bt2bn. It expects 2016 sales to reach Bt6bn. It targets revenue to hit Bt10bn within three years. (Thun Hoon, 29/07/16) Comment: It is rather incredible how this property developer […]

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Karmarts finds a beautiful formula for success Karmarts Plc (KAMART) was first incorporated as Distar Electric in 1982 and listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 1994. It changed its business focus to cosmetics in 2009 and changed its name to Karmarts Plc in 2011. Wongwiwat Theekhakhirikul, director and assistant managing director for business […]

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AOT AOT expects 3Q16 earnings growth of 16.3% YoY supported by tourism recovery and low oil price. It expects to benefit from competition between low-cost airlines. (Thun Hoon, 27/07/16) BCP BCP expects 2016 EBITDA from retail business grow to Bt3bn supported by low oil price. It has budgeted Bt15bn to expand and renovate its petrol […]

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Its always interesting to note who the participants are in the market. The advent of mutual funds, tax benefits and continually decreasing interest rates have led to local institutions becoming larger and larger holdings in equities versus pre 2010. It does appear that the prop desks aren’t doing that well (if they sell less than […]

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AOT AOT expects 3QFY16 net profit to hit Bt4.9bn, up 21%, giving 9MFY16 net profit of Bt15bn, up 17%. This came from higher passenger pass-through of 90mn passenger in the first nine months (+12%). (Khao Hoon, 26/07/16) Comment: Altogether now, 1, 2, 3, amazing thailanddddd. BKD BKD expects to get jobs worth Bt300bn in 2H16 […]

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ACAP ACAP plans to expand to Cambodia and Myanmar via subsidiary “Capital OK” and expects to conclude the deals this year. It targets loans to reach Bt3bn after reported 1H16 loans of Bt2.1bn. It plans to issue a new debenture worth Bt600mn in 4Q16. It expects to list a subsidiary on the SET. (Thun Hoon, […]

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