AIT AIT revised down 2015 revenue target from Bt6.8bn to Bt5-5.5bn due to a slowdown of government projects. Earnings are expected to turn around in 2H15 backed by infrastructure investment. (Post Today, 05/06/15) Comment: Whatever happened to the wonderful digital economy that was supposed to push AIT’s growth into the stratosphere like every broker predicted? […]

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ABC ABC expects to report net profit in 3Q15 after a loss of Bt32mn, with revenue of Bt3bn. It plans to expand to E-commerce by launching an application with a credit card point redemption campaign. (Khao Hoon, 26/05/15) Comment: I still have extreme doubts on ABC’s business, perhaps they’ll allow us to redeem credit card […]

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AOT Don Mueang commercial area in Terminal 2 up for bid – AOT plans to open bidding for the commercial area in Terminal 2 at Don Mueang airport. (Khao Hoon, 29/04/15) BAY 7-9% loan growth this year – Bank of Ayudhya (BAY), Thailand’s fifth largest bank by assets, expects loan growth of 7-9% this year, […]

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AUCT AUCT revealed that it is studying the business potential abroad. If it is feasible it will begin the business by early 2016 and expects this could contribute 10% to its revenue. Management expects 1Q15 performance TO be strong with revenue growth of 20-40% YoY in 2015. (Thun Hoon, 07/04/15) Comment: Still my biggest regret […]

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AQ AQ plans to write off accumulated loss and is ready to start paying dividends if they can turn a profit in 2015. The firm has set a 2015 revenue target of B2.5bn and will go ahead with the launches of nine projects worth Bt8bn. (Kao Hoon, 25/02/15) Comment: This is one turnaround story that […]

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DIMET DIMET says 2014 will be in the black though it faced net losses in 1Q14 and 2Q14. The company expects recovery in 3Q14 and 4Q14 and is looking for a partner to support its business. It does not know what is behind the sharp increase in its share price. (Kao Hoon, 12/12/14) GOLD GOLD […]

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AOT Board gives nod to Phase 2 first-stage expansion plan — The board of the Airports of Thailand (AoT) has approved the plan for the first stage of the Phase 2 expansion of Suvarnabhumi airport that is estimated to cost a total of Bt66bn. The first stage of the expansion consists of three construction projects. […]

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BRR Ready for IPO — BRR is ready to sell 169mn shares in an IPO. It is expected to finalize the offering price on October 27, 2014. It plans to be listed on the SET on November 6. The company plans to use the proceeds to increase its cane crushing capacity and as working capital. […]

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BBL BBL approves loan of Bt7bn to MILL for the acquisition of a steel business in Thailand. It also sold shares of TSI to MILL for Bt220mn. MILL’s board has approved a capital increase of Bt1.5bn to restructure its company and expand its businesses. (Kao Hoon, 10/10/14) Comment: It is very rare in Thailand for […]

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ADVANC AIS lays broadband blueprint – Advanced Info Service (AIS), the country’s largest mobile operator, is jumping on the fixed-line broadband internet bandwagon with planned commercial service to begin in early 2015. “We believe now is the perfect time to enter the market, worth 50-60 billion baht last year, as the industry just reached a […]

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