ARIP ARIP expects profit to turnaround this year on the back of expansion into digital marketing arena which should generate revenue around Bt10-15mn. It targets 2016 revenue of Bt300mn. It expects to finalize 2 organizer deals abroad in 1Q16. (Thun Hoon, 22/01/16) BIG BIG plans to pay dividend after it has wiped out the negative […]

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AP AP has achieved presales of Bt23bn for the first nine months. It targets 2015 presales of Bt28bn. It has signed a JV agreement with a Japanese partner to invest in a Bt2.6bn condominium at Ekkamai. (Khao Hoon, 02/10/15) DTC DTC subsidiary buys 1.925mn shares of DMS Property Investment Private Limited, for Bt88.625mn or a […]

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AJD AJD’s board of director has approved the rising capital in the amount of Bt80mn (800mn shares at Bt0.1/share par value). This will increase registered capital to Bt550mn (from Bt470mn). (Krungthep Turakij, 10/09/15) Comment: And are you surprised by this?  BCP BCP to list renewable energy arm. The state-majority-owned Bangchak Petroleum Plc (BCP) plans to […]

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BJCHI BJCHI expects 2Q15 earnings to be better than 1Q15 benefitting from FX gain. It expects 2H15 earnings to increase aided by backlog from Petrobras, worth Bt1.3bn and new projects from TUPI BV, valued at Bt5.4bn. It expects 2H15 net profit of Bt800mn. (ASTV, 20/07/15) Comment: We do wonder aloud, weakening thb, which other export […]

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AH AH expects 3Q15 to be good backed by new car models. It targets 5-10% revenue growth this year although 2Q15 profit is expected to be lower than 1Q15 on seasonality. It expects to conclude an acquisition in 4Q15. (Khao Hoon, 10/07/15) AIRA AIRA plans to expand into leasing and insurance in 2H15. It expects to start […]

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The new digital TV industry has been both a love and hate relationship for me, at times I can see the bull in it, about how well some new players will perform (WORK, RS), newer players receiving higher ad rates over the coming years, at other times I see the bear argument, an audience population that […]

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Complete media value chain gives edge to MCOT in broadcasting sector MCOT Plc is the state-majority-owned media group that owns and operates a number of radio and TV stations. President Sivaporn Chomsuwan discusses the company’s strategy and outlook. Please explain MCOT’s business model. MCOT is a fully integrated media company involved in TV, radio, new […]

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The Digital TV Industry has been having its own version of battle royale with the competition for ratings sending bidding prices for new shows through the roof and if you look at every company related to digital tv, all of their earnings were poor in 2014 and 1Q15, as a result of this they have […]

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ABC ABC expects shareholder approval to increase capital and list ABC-W2. The company hopes to use the capital to expand its property business. It has land of over 4,000 rai in Hua Hin. It is ready to push M-Commerce business to be its main source of revenue in the future. (ThunHoon, 23/04/15) Comment: So this […]

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BA BA looks for good 2015, supported by better tourism industry. It expects passenger number to grow by 6mn from 4.79mn last year. It will expand fleet, adding four new ATR72-600s. In 2018, it will have 43 planes versus 27 planes at end 2014. This will support passenger growth in line with the turnaround of […]

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