ADVANC’s upbeat 2Q ARPU after revamped airtime package, broadband deal (TTTBB) to conclude by end of 3Q. Comment: Disappointing earnings…and there is a major risk for ADVANC, that Telenor will send decent management to run true&dtac. AOT expects to receive permit for operating 3 airports (Krabi, Buriram & Udonthani) within 3-4 months, then propose cabinet […]

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AOT: expects full year revenue reaches pre-Covid level above Bt62b driven by positive momentum from aero & non-aero rev, SAT-1 terminal on track to cod upcoming Sept. CHASE: reported Bt1.6b bad debts purchased for Bt150m during 4M23, aims to seal 2 more deals before end of 2Q. Comment: The first time they’ve bought something in […]

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AOT to speed up its Bt100b expansions at Suvarnabhumi and Donmuang airports to support 95m passengers p.a. Comment: AOT’s management is doing the right thing with this. BGRIM’s renewable unit, reNIKOLA (BGRIM Malaysia 45% interest) has acquired 100% in BGMCSB & ISSB which operate 2 solar projects combined 90mw capacity, as a result BGRIM Malaysia […]

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AOT reported 2.37m passenger traffic during Songkran holiday, SAT1 concourse at SIA to cod by 4Q23 (end of Sept), mulls opening auction for commercial developer to develop 290 acres land to boost non-aero revenue. Comment: I’m still of the viewpoint that 2H23 is going to look incredible and that 2024 people will be surprised by […]

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AOT expects 2.37m passengers and 14K flights thru its 6 airports during Songkran. Comment: Every Quarter is going to look great until 2Q24. BEM said 420K trips at its mass transport services is above pre-covid, and traffic at its expressway network is back to 100%. Comment: Et voila… CK eyes 2 large pjs this year, […]

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3BB is having liquidity issue and short on rental payment to JASIF, may lead to contract restructuring.Comment: Great quality eh? AIS is buying themselves a great asset… AOT board approves Bt36b 3rd phase development at Donmuang Airport, design to complete in Oct and bidding start in 4Q23, target 40m passenger vs 30m now. AURA targets […]

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ADVANC upbeats earning outlook from improved ARPU on eased competition, higher revenue from sim sales on surging tourists arrival, maintain mid-single digit revenue growth target, broadband M&A with TTTB expected to complete by end of 1Q. Comment: And voila…we have 3 players now (yeah yeah I know it’s only 2 NT doesn’t count, but on […]

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AOT: LCC, Nok air, adds Bkk-Hyderabad route, offering 3 weekly flights from Feb 21, steps up to 4 from Mar 26, sees strong demand from Indian travelers. Comment: Yes that’s right Thailand is going to be the destination between China and Indian, it’ll overtake Malaysia as the Chindian capital CHASE: Ton Poh Fund raised holding […]

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AOT: cabinet approved MOU signed with Saudi Arabia to increase flights limit from 9 flights/week from each side to up to 42 flights/week, no flights limit for cargo, charter and code-sharing from both side. Comment: Here we go! GUNKUL and GULF to appeal Admin Court’s decision to revoke 32 land title deeds which is where […]

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AOT expects to see total passengers thru its 6 airports this fiscal year, ending September 23, at 95.7m, a 68% recovery vs pre-covid, and sees 141.57m in next fiscal year, which is at 99% of pre-covid level in 2019. Comment: Same story…..let’s see in 12 months AUCT upbeats FY23 outlook from strong traffic at auction […]

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