AOT mulls closing some of THAI’s international check-in counter and facilities in accordance with lower number of passenger aiming to curb costs. Comment: Well that took them long enough…with the public announcement re the decline in travelers and no recovery til 2022 in their minds…will they allow King Power to renegotiate? Conspiracy theorists says yes. […]

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CENTEL omitted dividend for FY19 operation after previously declared Bt0.55 dps, preserve cash for hotel operation. Comment: You’ll see a lot of dividend cuts….. EPG sees FY20 (ending March 20) on par with previous year, helped by solid 4Q from lower raw mat price and weak THB. Comment: Again love 1/2 the business, hate the […]

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AOT said remedy packages offering to airlines will dent its revenue this year by 17%, in talks to reduce state prop charges and cutting other costs. Comment: Plus take into account the packages given to renters. Their earnings are gone for the year.  CBG will add more functional drink on shelf after sales of Woody […]

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BCH upbeats 1Q revenue from surging Covid-19 test traffic at 100-150 cases/day, firms on plan to open hospital in Aranyaprathet province in May. Comment: I think that most hospitals outside of BDMS and BH are going to do quite well. Although if factories are closed then perhaps you’ll see a drop off in the hospitals […]

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AOT admits covid-19 is the biggest challenge it’s ever faced, worst case would see net profit dropping to Bt10b vs Bt22.11b consensus. Comment: Risk happens fast. Best time to fly still. BJCHI signs 2 contracts worth Bt880m in AU. CP Group lands $10b Tesco deal, but needs approval from Office of Trade Competition Commission (OTCC), […]

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So the news is out. Let’s just go straight to the hotel stocks. Thoughts: This too shall pass. It’ll probably end up being another good trade/buying opportunity. Difference is that the base of tourism numbers is higher compared to 2015 If the epidemic worsens…losing money on a hotel stock will be the last of your […]

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AOT sees FY20 turnaround from higher contribution of new duty free concession kick-off September 20, pick up counter concession at SIA and DMK airport to announce winner January 27,20, seeks to expand non-aero revenue to balance revenue mixed. Comment: Their business should be focused upon improving efficiencies further at the airport  BCPG sets next year EBITDA […]

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AMATA sees solid 4Q after closing deal to sell 200 rai of land, but admitting FY19 land sales will miss. Comment: And Vietnam isn’t performing either, infact nothing has performed for AMATA despite the share price increase over the past 3 years CENTEL: Centara Grand hotel at Central World kick-off food delivery service via Grab […]

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BTS is spending >Bt10b to develop a mixed-use projects on 200 rai along Bang Na-Trat Rd near Thana City, to capitalise on light rail transit (LRT) expected to start construction next year. Comment: The new cookie munster in Thailand. Just taking everything on sale in Thailand and the region. CENTEL signs contract KMA Group to […]

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CENTEL firms on Bt28.188b 3 years capex, sees stronger 2H on seasonal F&B and Hotel business. Comment: CENTEL vs MINT take your pick for the next 3-5 years.  COM7 upbeats 3Q earnings from larger stores network on BTS stations and contribution from revenue sharing via Kerry Express operating at COM7’s 20 outlets. Comment: Well that’s […]

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