BJC Berli Jucker introduces direct sales, e-commerce – Berli Jucker Plc (BJC), the SET-listed trading and retail company owned by billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, is expanding its product sales and distribution to include direct sales and e-commerce channels after facing tough modern trade competition. (Bangkok Post, 22/09/14) Comment: Overall a small impact on their total numbers […]

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ABC ABC’s financial statement reported sharp decline in net profit in 2Q14 due to the slowdown in the property market. It expects the use sale of idle land to repay debt. It is assessing the electronic business and will do a road show with a partner. (ASTV Daily Manager, 29/08/14) AS AS expects improving earnings […]

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BMCL BMCL upbeat on profit after 2017 — Bangkok Metro Plc (BMCL), the country’s subway operator, expects its balance sheet to become profitable after 2017 as more new train services are added. Service on the Purple Line from Bang Sue in the capital to Bang Yai in Nonthaburi province is expected to start in December […]

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ADVANC ADVANC plans to pay DPS of Bt6.04, XD 13 August, though its 1H14 net profit declined to Bt17,96bn due to higher depreciation and amortization. Its 3G clients increased to 34.4mn but the company reduced revenue growth target to 1-2% YoY in 2014. (Kao Hoon, 05/08/14) Comment: ADVANC has been an easy trade in the past 2 […]

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Thai Banks don’t have the necessary balance sheet to compete with China’s, but given that Thai companies are already involved in Myanmar, they need financing, and it would be silly if Thailand’s bank can’t capitalise on at least following their customers overseas. Now should they be able to get licenses in Myanmar by the end […]

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ADVANC ADVANC will invest more than Bt1.4bn this year to help expand the number of base stations to more than 252,000 in the country and to improve its call centers and change its uniform design. (Khao Hoon, 14/07/14) CPF CPF said sales will grow by more than 15% this year due to lower raw material […]

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ACD ACD reports good presales at condo in Maha Sarakham with 50% booked within a week. It is confident that all 300 units will be sold in 3Q14. (Khao Hoon, 26/06/14) BCP BCP said that its Bang Chak Hi Diesel is a hit among consumers with market share at #2 for diesel stations and sales […]

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Seeing the military create songs, dances, pretty girls, give out free movies to the masses, free world cup football, it all starts to feel a bit Orwellian “…football, beer and above all, gambling filled up the horizon of their minds. To keep them in control was not difficult.” – George Orwell, 1984   Thus far […]

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AOT AOT waiting for NCPO approval of City Airport project worth over Bt18bn. Two more of its board members have resigned as the management shakeup continues. (Thai Post, 13/06/14) Comment: I hope, I dearly hope, that the military will not be corrupt. DTAC NBTC takes aim at DTAC with 4G cap – The national telecom […]

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AJD AJD maintains triple revenue growth in 2014. It is confident it will be in the black in 2Q14 with higher revenue supported by seasonality. It will book revenue from set top box sales in 3Q14 and is aiming to do a joint venture with a Chinese company to access the game market this quarter. […]

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