Interesting news out of the BOI this week, here are the facts: Approved promotional privileges for 793 investments projects worth THB 217 bn approved in the first quarter, 6x that of last year Investment projects gaining BOI approved were valued @ THB 34.65 bn Industries that received this include  — services and public utilities, electrical and […]

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AOT AOT expects revenue growth in 2015 to exceed 15% after stronger-than-expected traffic. The cancellation of charter flights to and from Japan and South Korea has not adversely affected it. The firm plans to go ahead with Phase II of Suvarnabhumi airport. (Khao Hoon, 09/04/15) Comment: Regardless of these cancellations, in the end AOT will […]

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Finally some positive news and this shows that the government agencies are finally doing some work. Which listed companies benefit? Simple, AMATA, WHA, HEMRAJ, TICON Here are the facts: The Board of Investment (BoI) is more upbeat about Thailand’s investment prospects after approving some 700 projects with a combined investment cost of 110 billion baht […]

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AGE AGE expects 1H15 to turn around on the effect of its cost controls. It has set its target coal sales volume at 3.45mt, which could boost revenue to Bt7bn. The company expects 1Q15 sales volume to be flat YoY. Its biomass power plant is scheduled to commence operations in late 2015. (Thun Hoon, 31/03/15) […]

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There was a FTSE index re-balancing that occurred on Friday, here’s the breakdown: Large cap inclusion: TRUE (from mid cap); exclusion: BAY. Mid cap inclusion: none; exclusion: TRUE (from large cap). Small cap inclusion: CK, BMCL, SUPER, GUNKUL, GFPT, TICON, CHG, CKP, KCE; exclusion: CPNRF, SUC. All-world inclusion: none; exclusion: BAY. All-Cap (LMS) inclusion: CK, BMCL, […]

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BANPU BANPU plans to invest in renewable power plant in China, solar and wind, after the government revealed its incentive plan. In addition, the company will invest in a power plant in Indonesia with a partner to be announced soon. These investments will boost its revenue and profit in the longer term. (Thun Hoon, 17/03/15) […]

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Hot off the presses: The FTSE Global Equity Index Semi-Annual Review which will take place as of the close of Mar 20, 2015. BAY will be removed from FTSE All-World and FTSE Large-Cap and TRUE is upped to Large Cap from Mid Cap. FTSE Large Cap: Add: TRUE Delete: BAY FTSE Mid Cap: No addition […]

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Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 7 bn BTS – A trade between father and son RS – Despite the company selling treasury shares the owner still continues to buy NBC – Involved in both NMG and NBC IFEC – A share swap between tnhe two major shareholders SYNTEC – This “smaller” construction co has been able […]

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Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 139 mn SAMTEL – A director buys a sizeable portion, SAMTEL did have so-so earnings in 2014, but are expected to win several government projects in 2015. NMG – The Vice Chairman continues to buy sizeable stakes in his business. Sell(s) THB 280 mn7 NINE – The major shareholder (chairman) decides […]

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ASP New Europe trigger fund — Asset Plus Asset Management expects a rebound in European stock markets and is launching a Europe trigger fund with an expected return of 16% over MSCI Europe Index. Its ASP-Europe Value Fund will accumulate more European stocks. (Khao Hoon, 13/2/15) Comment: Why Thai retail investors love Trigger Funds I […]

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