AAV AAV opens two new routes, Bangkok-Chengdu and Phuket-Kunming, to expand its presence in China. It also has increased the frequency of flights from Bangkok to cities that have high potential in tourism in both domestics and overseas. (Thun Hoon, 7/11/17) Comment: I do wonder if there will be a natural spillover to the other […]

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BIG BIG has bottomed out after entering high season and is changing its strategy to sell cameras and mobile phones in order to accelerate its earnings recovery in 4Q17. (Thun Hoon, 6/11/17) Comment: Still have my doubts on their ability to continue pushing new cameras to the market, unlike iPhones its a different consumer behaviour […]

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A few weeks ago I mentioned that it was coming to the time of the year where brokers were going to be talking about LTF/RMF buying and on point its beginning. I have been wondering for the past few years whether or not the LTF buying has been having the impact that brokers/research houses are […]

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BoT: 4% Q3 growth rests on export bump. Economic growth in the third quarter could expand by 4% year-on-year propelled by robust export growth, with year-end festivities expected to shore up further growth prospects in the remaining months, says the Bank of Thailand.  End. (Bangkok Post, 1/11/1 7) Purple, Orange lines bidding expected in Q1. THE […]

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ADVANC ADVANC reports 3Q17 net profit of Bt7.469bn, growing by 14% in tandem with the increase in total revenue, while EBITDA increased by 15% to Bt17.589bn because of effective cost and expense management. It plans to invest Bt5bn to expand its high-speed internet network. (Thun Hoon, 3/11/17) Comment: The news that 1) the NBTC set […]

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BBL BBL says 2018 loans will grow similar to 2017 at 4-5% in tandem with ongoing fluctuations in the world economy. It also says that the BoT deposit policy act will not affect its business. (Thun Hoon, 2/11/17) Comment: Banks seem to be signaling that the NPL issue is over. BPP BPP contracted to invest […]

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CBG CBG is talking with new partners to further its intention to increase revenue from overseas and raise 2017 revenue proportion from overseas to 50% of total sales. It expects 2018 sales to make a new high after seeing signals of a strong economic recovery and continuous overseas market expansion. It also said that sales […]

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BDMS BDMS reports 3Q17 earnings of Bt2.2bn, down 4.6% YoY. It expects 4Q17 will recover in tandem with high season, which will increase the number of both international and domestic patients. (Khao Hoon, 31/10/17) Comment: Not quite accurate given that the company hasn’t announced earnings yet. EPCO EPCO says 3Q17 earnings were good, supported by […]

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