CPN expects to attract tremendous amount of traffic to its shopping malls during Thailand’s Pride Celebration 2024 which it hosts in June, as data from TAT shows this segment spends 40% more than avg tourists in general with preferences for luxurious lifestyles. OR sees solid 2Q from tourism, Bt0.70-Bt1.2/liter marketing margin, $80-85/bbl, sets Bt23b capex […]
Read More →BLAND wants to develop Muang Thong Thani as a smart city district, with plans to build a new seafood and fruit centre offering goods at affordable price to attract tourists to Nonthaburi, banking on the Pink Line monorail service that is scheduled to start running there next year. Comment: It’s been a multi decade play […]
Read More →Week 06/05 – 10/05 This is a catch up post from 2 weeks, ago, 4 corporate news items caught my eye… ADVANC sets 13-15% revenue growth target this year, takeover of 3BB to help doubling its broadband revenue, data business venture with GULF to COD 1Q25, but sees slower 2Q23 on seasonal. Comment: The new […]
Read More →AWC collabs with Isetan Mitsukoshi Holding to open hi-end supermarket & food hall at One Bangkok mixed-use project. CIVIL anticipates positive earnings momentum carry thru 2H, supported by transfer of 5 construction project total Bt3.3b, Bt22.243b backlog pending to realize, mulls bidding public & private project total Bt4b later this year. Comment: That’s a decent […]
Read More →BGRIM sees 2Q margin continue to expand, supported by lower natural gas price, revenue recognition from 2 power plants (Ang Thong 2 & 3) combined 280mw, in talks 3-5 partners to jointly develop data center, expects to finalize deal this year. Comment: The cost of energy is no longer and an issue and governments are […]
Read More →I just had a quick look through all the markets in ASEAN. Thailand is the only market that is below the end of 2019 levels. I’ll say it now, it’s going to beat Vietnam & Singapore in USD terms from end of April onwards. I’m not saying that Thailand is in sound economic shape. But…Gov […]
Read More →Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 249 mn Sell(s) THB 279 mn
Read More →IRPC: anticipates positive chem spreads momentum carry thru 2H supported by improve global demand, cushion from China’S econ stimulus. LTS: lighting & smart home automation solutions, Light Up Total Solution, debut IPO 55m shares at Bt 3 apiece. Comment: Unless they have a blockchain, bitcoin, iRobot, Chinese EV angle – I’m not interested. SSP: upbeat […]
Read More →CPALL: sees positive SSSG and wider margin qtd supported by recovery consumption, improves product mix & 7-11 branches expansion in Laos & Cambodia. Comment: How many of you were surprised by that 1Q? The dog has finally awoken. ITD: Bt122m -60% yoy, GPM fell to 7.31% from 10.8% yoy due to losses in mining project […]
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