AJD AJD gets Bt300mn from issuing warrants. The company is studying setting up a subsidiary with a Chinese partner to develop a solar farm. It expects sharp net profit growth in 4Q14 as its set-top box market share is at 50%. It said the issue of 11mn set-top box coupons will push its set top […]

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BJCHI BJCHI bidding for projects in Australia and Brazil valued at Bt10bn and expects to obtain Bt6.9bn. The company is confident that 2014 revenue will be Bt4.5bn, +15% YoY, as it has backlog of Bt5bn. It expects net profit to be near 2013’s Bt1.2bn. (Kao Hoon, 09/09/14) Comment: BJCHI is a smaller version of STPI, […]

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AAV No deal for Skymark — AAV denies Japanese news that the Malaysian low cost airline is negotiating to acquire Skymark Airline in Japan which is facing financial distress. (Thun Hoon, 20/08/14) Comment: Skymark shares have risen some 30% on these rumours, no idea if there is truth behind them, wouldn’t see why AirAsia needs […]

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AOT AOT: FY3Q14 earnings (Apr-Jun) will increase by 6% YoY supported by tax benefits and lower interest payments. It also said to watch for plans from the NCPO to stimulate the tourism sector. AOT said flights were full and low-cost airlines are supporting revenue. (Tun Hoon, 16/07/14) Comment: AOT will continue to benefit as it […]

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CK CK not concerned about delays in public project bidding with the NCPO scrutinizing public investment projects to improve transparency. It expects 2014 revenue of not less than Bt30bn and will continue to bid new projects in late 2014 of Bt20bn, bringing backlog up to more than Bt100bn. (Tun Hoon, 27/06/14) Comment: Thinking aloud, wouldn’t […]

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AAV TAA steps up bundling – Thai AirAsia is stepping up its strategy of bundling ground and sea transport with its flights to allow passengers to reach new destinations. The low-cost carrier is adding the southern island resort of Koh Tao and the northeastern province of Mukdahan to its growing list of flights with sea […]

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BECL BECL reports traffic cut by curfew. Its traffic volume contracted 2.5% in May and is expected to be negative in 2Q14. It expects traffic growth of 0.5% in 2014. (Khao Hoon, 10/06/14) Comment: This along with the “black market” businesses are all hurt by this curfew in Bangkok BJCHI BJCHI is waiting on results […]

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CK Good 1Q14 — CK says 1Q14 revenue was good, supported by backlog of Bt110bn. It reaffirms that revenue will surpass Bt30bn this year. It expects to sign for additional work worth Bt22bn. CK’s shareholders have also given the green light for an increase in the debenture amount that CK can issue by Bt8bn from […]

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AOT Admits to traffic fall in 1H14 — AOT says the political situation has pressured passenger traffic down in 1H14 to the point where management is not certain it will meet its revenue growth target of 10% YoY. It is considering reducing landing fees to give airlines an incentive to come to Thailand. (Khao Hoon, […]

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BEC CH3’s analog channel still the main stay – BEC World, the broadcaster of Channel 3, yesterday announced it would operate its existing analog TV channels and three new digital channels at the same time. (Bangkok Post, 22/04/14) ICHI Climbs high on first day — On its first day of trading, ICHI share price increased […]

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