BEM sees March tollway traffic -25.8% yoy, MRT ridership -29.2% yoy, expects bottom out in April. Comment: It probably should bottom in April, the question on people’s mind will be recovery potential. DOD upbeats on 1H earnings from strong sales momentum of alcohol gel and sanitizer products, mulls to raise capacity to 500k bpd from […]
Read More →BTS firms on plan to cod north green line extension Saphanmai-KuKhot in 4Q as light traffic allows construction to get ahead of schedule. CPF sees missing earlier growth forecast of 8-10% this year, cuts capex by half to Bt10b. Comment: If every corporate is cutting capex => less spending => less growth ILINK announced buy […]
Read More →AH’s confident of profitability this year, on lack of provision and impairment loss, sees solid 1Q with limited impact from covid-19. Comment: Funny things in their accounts AOT reports 9,797 flights cancellation in March, passengers drops by 3m yoy, expects more in 2Q from more lockdown measures worldwide. Comment: I still think its the best […]
Read More →BDMS to spend Bt85.6b to buy BH’s shares at Bt125 each. Comment: Boom! Another one CPN mulls cutting rental rate for tenants at 8 malls from total 34 that were severely impact by the virus, scraps 8% FY20 revenue growth target. Comment: I wonder at what point do office buildings begin to reduce rates, there’s […]
Read More →BAM opens debt clinic office in Phuket, aims to fill demand for restructuring, property auction and selling. DELTA sets Bt300m budgets to expand EV charging stations coverage from current 50 locations, target 90-100 stations by end of year. Comment: Well the news flow is becoming stronger on the EV story here in Thailand…still have my […]
Read More →BCH expects recent change to SSO payment scheme to boost revenue by 7-10%, confident of keeping #1 spot for SSO patient scheme with 880K members. Comment: It was a major risk for a short time, but now with this settled, these government reliant hospitals DTAC CEO, Alexandra Reich, resigns, effective February 1, Telenor Myanmar chief, […]
Read More →BANPU to buy additional 50% in Springvale mine and Angus place in AU, transaction incurred no cash payment, will accept Bt864m liabilities for the purchase. BANPU raised stake in Australian mine from 50% to 100%, for Bt864m. Comment: Acquiring assets in the US and Australia. Tabloid reports BBL may book as much as Bt4b gain […]
Read More →AWC’s joined forces with Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG) on further development of Asiatique, mixed-use skyscraper pj, comprises of 2 5&6 stars hotels under Marriot Chain, commercial and residence pj under 36 acres complex, the largest on Chaophara riverbank. Comment: It won’t have a difference. Branded residences…perhaps in some locations throughout the world. […]
Read More →AOT’s current duty free operator, King Power, awarded a 11-years DMK airport duty free management concession from FY22-FY33. Comment: Well that was quick BBL to compete with Sumitimi Mitsui Financial for StanChart Indon. Comment: No more growth nor NIM expansion left in Thailand, Indonesia does look like a far better bet for the next 10-20 […]
Read More →AOT to sell bidding envelop for Suvarnabhumi and Donmuang duty free pick up counters during Nov 28 – Dec 13, expecting to receive 3% of sales. Comment: More and more $ coming into AOT BCP expects 130K/bbl/day next year, sets Bt800m capex for 60 new gas station from current 1,200, including 2 in Myanmar, Bt8b […]
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