CPF CPF finds a way to use used vegetable oil to produce Biodiesel B100 in its Saraburi plant. This will help lower its dependence on diesel imports by 1 million liters per year and lower energy costs plus help break the cycle of repeat use frying oil that can cause harm to consumers. (Khao Hoon, […]
Read More →AOT Airport departure tax hike stalled — A bid by Airports of Thailand (AoT) to increase airport departure taxes has been stalled by the political conflict but counter check-in fees will go up anyway, by five baht. Department of Civil Aviation chief Woradej Harnprasert said it was unlikely the planned departure tax increase would be […]
Read More →AOT To set up infrastructure fund — AOT will set up an infrastructure fund worth Bt60bn to build a new passenger terminal for Suvanabhumi Phase 2 and renovate and improve Don Muang and Phuket airports to prepare for an increase in the number of tourists. (Khao Hoon, 21/01/14) Comment: We heard about this idea over the weekend, […]
Read More →CKP 20% revenue growth in 2014 — CKP says revenues next year will grow by 20% supported by the full year of revenues from its BIC1 plant. It is also looking to refinance its Nam Ngum 2 plant. Net profit for next year will also grow with EBITDA margin at ~60%. (Khao Hoon, 08/12/13) CPALL […]
Read More →CCP 2013 profit of Bt350mn — CCP said it will book net profit of Bt350mn in 2013, with extras in 4Q13 pushing up growth sharply. Revenue in 2013 is put at Bt3bn and it will invest Bt200mn next year with revenue growth of 15% YoY. (Khao Hoon, 26/11/13) CENTEL 2014 revenue growth 15-20% — CENTEL […]
Read More →AMATA Investing Bt50-60mn in flood prevention — AMATA says it has set aside Bt50-60mn for investment in flood prevention and is currently in the process of gathering necessary information for its long-term planning and mitigation plans which is expected to take 2-3 weeks. It plans to expand reservoirs and improve floodways with help from the […]
Read More →BJC Sets up Lao subsidiary — BJC said that the company has set up a new subsidiary in Laos named BJC-MPM (Laos) Sole Company Limited, registered on August 14th with capital of Bt103.53mn, to provide consulting service on trading and investment in Laos. BJC-Mpoint International Company Limited, a 51% owned subsidiary of BJC, holds 100% […]
Read More →DRT – To expand Khon Kaen plant — DRT has set Bt1.5bn as capex to expand its plant in Khon Kaen. This lightweight concrete block plant is expected to generate Bt200-300 mn in 2H13, leading to revenue growth of 10–15% YoY. (Khao Hoon, 22/01/13) Comment: Despite the constant negative news regarding its asbesto use the […]
Read More →Over the past 6 weeks the countryside of Thailand has been heavily flooded with several people dying, being relocated, houses being demolished. I hate to write about this but unfortunately the flooding is good for certain companies in Thailand as infrastructure and housing will have to rebuilt.
Read More →Diamond Building Products Plc (DRT), formerly known as Diamond Roofing Tiles, has proved consistently successful and profitable during its 20 years of operation. The company attributes its success to a steady commitment to producing quality products that accurately reflect the needs of Thai and overseas consumers, together with strong management and human resources. Satid Sudbuntad, […]
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