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November 12, 2020
Thai Enquirer Summary
Economic News
Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput estimated that the
unemployment rate could reach 3 million Thais in the wake of economic woes stemming
from the COVID-19 pandemic.
During a dinner talk “Sharing Our Common Future”, the Central Bank governor
said the Thai economy is likely to contract by 8 per cent as a result of the
outbreak which took a heavy toll on the tourism industry and resulted in a 20 per
cent rise in unemployment.
He said the unemployment is on the rise to 3 million based on unemployed
workers that are currently as high as 700,000-800,000 and 2 million people
worked less than 20 hours per week.
Meanwhile, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) came out
to confirm that Thailand’s economy has passed its lowest point and is expected to
contract less than previously expected this year due to a recovery in consumption,
Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the NESDC, told business executives
at the same dinner talk yesterday that, “We can say that our lowest point was in
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the 2nd quarter,” “A recovery in agricultural goods prices also helped
consumption”.
Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith told reporters earlier that GDP will be
negative this year but less so than expected due to a recovery in consumption. He said
revenue was coming from exports while the country remained closed to tourism, adding
that foreign exchange policy should support exporters.
The Finance Ministry has forecast an economic contraction of 7.7 per cent this
year due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
“Our fiscal position is strong but could face some challenges next year
from taxpaying businesses, and so the ministry is planning to adjust its tax
structure to increase collection and support targeted industries,” Arkhom
said.
Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group received good news after Malaysia’s Competition
Commission greenlighted the acquisition of the UK retailer’s Malaysian business. The
move followed Thailand’s Office of Trade Competition Commission (OTCC)’s approval
for the Group’s US$10.6-billion acquisition of Thai operations last week.
Meanwhile, the Thailand OTCC’s minority who came out to state their reasons
why they opposed the deal and explained why they voted against the deal. Those
who voted against the deal are Sakon Varunyuwatana, chairperson of the Trade
Competition and 2 commissioners Aramsri Rupan and Santichai Santawanpas.
Santichai believed that the merger could affect the economy by allowing for
monopolies and economic domination. He said companies like CP that are already
manufacturers of raw and processed food have the potential to dominate a market
once they venture into both wholesale and retail businesses by allowing them to
control a range of distribution channels. As a result, there could result greater
social and economic disparity.
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The OTCC ruled by majority in favour of the transaction, but imposed certain
conditions, including a three-year ban on additional acquisitions in the same
sector to prevent market dominance by CP Group. CP Group can challenge the
TCC's decision within 60 days.
Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) - which is undergoing rehabilitation plans under
the Central Bankruptcy Court’s approval - reportedly sold its stake in Thai-Amadeus
Southeast Asia Company in which it was a majority shareholder of 55 per cent.
This comes as the airline reported a net loss of
21.54 billion baht for the period of 3-months ending September 2020
49.5 billion baht for the 9-months ending September 2020
Yesterday THAI kicked off the TG Warehouse Sale project to sell wholesale new
in-flight service items after suspending scheduled flights due to the Covid-19
pandemic for over six months.
Employees, such as pilots and cabin crew, volunteered to take the products'
pictures which were then posted on the TG Warehouse Sale Facebook page. Over
400 products in the airline's cargo warehouse at Suvarnabhumi airport were sold
out within minutes of having been advertised on the webpage.
The products, screened with the airline's logo, included glasses, cups, napkins,
plates and toothpicks. Prices ranged from 50 satang to 69 baht apiece.
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index yesterday closed up 4.10 points or 0.31 per
cent at 1,345.34 yesterday, with total transactions of 117.152 billion baht with an index
high of 1,356.83 and a low of 1,331.39.
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Foreign investors who have been net sellers for the past few years have started to
buy and have been net buyers of 28.476 billion baht over a 3-days.
Year to date they have been net sellers of 276.62 billion baht.
Alibaba Group founded by Jack Ma this year smashed 2019 record with total gross
merchandise volume exceeding 372.3 billion yuan (approximately 1,710,065 million
baht) at the end of its annual 11.11 Global Shopping Festival on November 11.
The group reported the number of orders peaking at 583,000 orders per second.
Meanwhile, “Lazada 11.11 Biggest One Day Sale” recorded total sales worth
more than 1 billion baht within 2 hours while Shopee recorded 20 million viewers
across the region in the 1st hour of its “Shopee 11.11 Big Sale” campaign.
Political News
Deja vu of what happened 11-years ago was witnessed yesterday as leader of the
Progressive Movement - Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, saw people in Yellow shirt in
the province of Nakorn Si Thammarat came out to block and chase away the
campaigning by Progressive Movement.
Thanathorn and Progressive Movement were down south campaigning for their
candidate in the upcoming provincial administration organization (PAO) elections
that is slated to take place later this year.
A crowd of royalists donning Yellow shirts gathered in front of a hotel where
Thanathorn was attending a meeting with his campaign staff and the candidate
Issara Hasdin. The yellow-clad crowd reportedly surrounded a car which they
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believed the Progressive Movement leader was in and shouting for Thanathorn to
“get out of Thailand”.
They also accused Thanathorn of wanting to overthrow the monarchy and “sell
the country to foreigners”. One protester thrashes the car with a flag. The incident
was captured in a video clip and shared widely on social media.
The Yellow shirt movement has said that they will continue chase Progressive
Movement anywhere and everywhere the party goes for campaigning.
Former election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn said the incident in Nakhon Sri
Thammasat reminded him of the time when Red-shirt protesters surrounded PM Abhisit
Vejjajiva’s car in 2009. He called for tolerance and said any conflict should be settled in
court.
Following the incident, the Progressive Movement leader commented that the Yellow-
shirt protesters were living under an illusion that he was the main cause of the conflict in
Thailand when the truth is corrupt local politicians who had taken over their lives. They
had been lied to and made to believe that those seeking changes for a better of society
were the ones that plotted to overthrow the monarchy, Thanathorn said.
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Another Progressive Movement leader Pannika Wanich came out to say that the
incident did not affect the movement’s campaign for PAO election in the province
and said Thanathorn was not the vehicle that carried Thanathorn. The movement
is planning to take legal action against those who were involved in the incident.
Reports also came out that Thanathorn has cancelled all activities in Nakhon Si
Thammarat after the incident including a planned meeting with a group of
students in Thung Song district to avoid a confrontation with dozens of yellow-
clad royalists but he is expected to return to Bangkok according to the original
schedule. Thanathorn will meet with candidates for Surat Thani PAO chairman
and of the council in Surat Thani before heading to Phang-nga next.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission (EC) came out to say that it is looking into whether
the Progressive Movement may breach the Political Parties Act for its move to file
candidates to contest the PAOs election.
The EC’s move came after a complaint was lodged with it asking to investigate if
the movement serves as a political party under Section 111 of the Political Parties
Act which bars more than 2 people to form an entity to operate like a political
party without applying to register a party. Violations will result in a jail term of no
more than 3 years and/or a fine of no more than 60,000 baht and the revocation of
voting rights for 5 years.
Embattled Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha came out to say that he did not care
about losing his position but admitted that he is worried about facing a jail sentence
because everyone is under the law.
During his speech delivered at a seminar titled “Thai businesses towards
sustainability” at the Athenee Hotel Bangkok yesterday, Gen Prayut said he is
concerned over ongoing political conflicts that erode foreign investor interest and
cause foreign investors to shift production base out of Thailand. The Prime
Minister said he did not really care about being stripped of his PM status but he is
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more worried about Thailand’s competitiveness dragged down by ongoing
political turmoil.
Gen Prayut’s comment came amid the approaching ruling by the Constitutional
Court on an opposition petition to his continuing to live in an army house - a
decision which could jeopardise his premiership. The court has set December 2 to
rule
Yesterday, Gen Prayut attended a meeting of the Internal Security Operations Command
at the Army Club on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road to discuss security issues.
Also present at the meeting were Deputy Defence Minister Chaichan
Changmongkol, defence forces chief Gen Chalermpol Srisawasdi, army chief
Narongphan Jittkaewtae, and the NSC secretary-general.
A source at the meeting said security agencies were instructed to keep an eye on
a group of high school student activists calling themselves "Bad Students", who
have scheduled a rally for Saturday in front of the Education Ministry. They plan
to reiterate their demand for Nataphol Teepsuwan to resign as education minister.
Security agencies were also told to prepare security arrangements for Their
Majesties the King and Queen who will travel to preside over the official opening
ceremony of the MRT electric rail route from Sanam Chai station to Lak Song
station on Saturday.
Parliament speaker Chuan Leekpai said he had no plan to invite self-exiled former prime
ministers Thaksin Shinawatra and sister Yingluck Shinawatra to join the proposed
reconciliation committee to address political conflicts.
Chuan’s comment came after he told reporters that he had approached all ex-
prime ministers who live in Thailand except Gen Suchinda Kraprayoon, the
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country’s 19th
prime minister and former army chief, who suffers health issues at
the moment.
Meanwhile, Woothisarn Tanchai, secretary-general of the King Prajadhipok’s Institute
(KPI), said his institute had proposed 2 models for the panel to Parliament.
The 1st would comprise representatives from 7 groups. This panel can be set up
immediately to tackle confrontational problems
The 2nd
would see the panel made up of non-partisan representatives drawn from
experts and those who have experience in dealing with conflicts.
On charter amendment push, Suthin Khlangsaeng, the opposition chief whip and Pheu
Thai MP for Maha Sarakham, came out to say that it may not vote to accept all 6 charter
amendments bills during November 17-18 when the bills are tabled for the House’s
deliberation.
Nevertheless, the Internet Dialogue on Law Reform (iLaw)’s amendment version
is likely to pass parliament’s approval because its principle is in line with the
amendment versions proposed by the government and the opposition, Suthin
commented. All 6 motions seek to revise Section 256 of the constitution to clear
the way for the formation of a charter drafting body.
However, a latest report said more than 700 people have pulled out support for the
iLaw’s charter amendment bill, according to Ramet Rattanachaweng, secretary to
parliament president Chuan Leekpai, claiming that the motion’s signatories said
they were concerned the drafts may be unconstitutional.
A total of 737 people have sent letters to parliament asking to have their names
removed from the petition supporting the bill, Ramet added.
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He added that the withdrawal of support was unlikely to affect the iLaw draft's
passage through parliament. Under the charter, petition proposals require the
support of at least 50,000 people to be deliberated by parliament.
Chuan will meet government, opposition and Senate representatives to discuss
when the iLaw draft will be put on the agenda.
Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam came out to quash criticism of the cabinet’s
appointment of Thanaporn Sriviraj, the wife of Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives
Minister Capt Thamanat Prompow, as a government official.
When asked by reporters about the criticism, Wissanu defended Thanaporn’s
appointment and said why it is not possible to appoint Thanaporn because the
appointment was made under the Prime Minister’s power, not Capt. Thamanat.
He said no law bars Thanaporn from taking up a political position. When asked
about the appropriateness, Wissanu said Thanaporn was not appointed for a
position at the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry but Government House. In
fact, he did not know her personally.
Meanwhile, Capt. Thamanat came out to defend his wife’s appointment, saying
that Thanaporn’s appointment is part of an agreement made between her and
Thawat Sutthawong who resigned from a position at the Secretariat of the Prime
Minister to help a team of local politicians. Thawat has asked Thanaporn to be
his replacement, the Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister said.
The NewsXtra Facebook posted a message to congratulate Thanaporn on her
appointment and claimed that she received a monthly salary of 25,410 baht and a
position allowance of 2,850 baht.
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General News
Thailand recorded 3 new COVID-19 cases in state quarantine facility over a 24-hour
period yesterday, according to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
The cases include a 40-year-old Thai woman who returned from Turkey and
checked in at an alternative state quarantine hotel in Bangkok. She tested
positive on November 9.
The 2nd
case is a 58-year-old Thai woman who returned from the United
Kingdom on November 9 and checked into an alternative state quarantine
hotel in Bangkok where she was found positive on the same day.
The 3rd
case is a 62-year-old British woman who arrived on November 8 and
was found positive upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The total number of confirmed cases in Thailand has risen to 3,847 (889 in state
quarantine), 102 of whom are in hospital and 3,685 have recovered and been
discharged. The death toll remains unchanged at 60.
The Public Health Ministry has not confirmed yet if a Covid-19 infected South Korean
military officer who attended the Cobra-Gold training exercise in Rayong last week is a
local transmission case.
Walairat Chaifoo, the Department of Disease Control's chief of Epidemiology
Division, yesterday told a press briefing that the department had obtained
information that one military officer from South Korea tested positive for Covid-
19 at Incheon Airport after he arrived there on Nov 8.
Dr Walairat said the case of the officer has alerted both central and local medical
disease investigation teams to help gather more information to identify the source
of the disease transmission.
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Globlly
The virus continues to spread and United States continues to report numbers that
has been astonishing the world.
Yesterday the United States reported nearly 143,000 new cases
Meanwhile Anthony Fauci, the leading infectious disease expert in the
United States came out to say that after Pfizer and BioNTech
announcement of its successful testing of the vaccine, Moderna is likely to
come out with its own success story soon.
For those desperate for travel, well Singapore and Hong Kong have opened up their skies
but with many restrictions. The 1st such bubble in the world.
The travel will not require any quarantine as long as there is test that is taken 72-
hours before the travel date on both sides.
The travel will start on November 22
Daily flights will be operated starting December 7
Any person found to have the virus would then have to take on the burden of the
medical expenses from their own pocket.
At least 70% of patients in over 300 medical cannabis clinics that have opened
nationwide say their symptoms have improved since starting treatment, according to
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Mr Anutin made the claim at a training
session on the use of medical cannabis extracts in Muang district of Buri Ram yesterday.
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Mr Anutin made the claim at a training session on the use of medical cannabis
extracts in Muang district of Buri Ram on Wednesday.
Some 150 physicians and pharmacists from the 9th Public Health Region
participated in the training session that was also attended by the permanent
secretary for public health, Kiattiphum Wongrajit and Department of Medical
Services director-general, Somsak Akksilp.
The training was done via a video call to the 7th Public Health Region to share
medical knowledge and technology insights into the best way to use medical
cannabis.
Political News Headlines in Thai Media
Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam told reporters on Wednesday that there is no
law against appointing a wife of a minister to a political office.
o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/20623/wissanu-defends-move-to-appoint-drug-
dealing-ministers-wife-to-a-political-position-says-it-is-not-illegal/
Warong Dechgitvigrom, the royalist leader of Thai Phakdee Group, is calling for
Amnesty International Thailand to comment on an incident in Pattaya where a pro-
democracy demonstrator assaulted a tourist.
o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/20603/royalist-leader-accuses-amnesty-
international-of-double-standards/
Thailand is a land of compromise. The current government might not be but the Thai
people are.
o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/20593/opinion-thailands-compromising-
characteristic-has-been-a-gift-and-curse-but-that-may-soon-change/
Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said on Wednesday that the protesters must
respect the rule of law and that laws must have appropriate deterrence including prison
sentence. The prime minister added that, like anyone else, he is afraid of going to jail and
that it was an effective deterrent.
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o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/20616/prayut-says-laws-must-have-a-deterrence-
factor-everyone-is-afraid-of-going-to-jail-including-him/
Thailand’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has been excellent. At a time where
Europe and North America are seeing a second wave of coronavirus infections, Thailand
is cruising through relatively unscathed and life in the kingdom has returned to normal.
o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/20578/thailands-excellent-covid-19-response-
has-become-a-golden-handcuff-for-the-prayut-government/
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remains tight-lipped on the approaching ruling by the
Constitutional Court on an opposition challenge to his continuing to live in an army
house - a decision which could jeopardise his premiership.
o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2017823/prayut-awaits-charter-
court-ruling-on-his-living-in-army-residence
Amnesty International welcomes the move by both Thailand and Cambodia to allow
Wanchalearm’s sister to travel to Phnom Penh to give evidence in the case of the missing
activist after a wait of more than five months, the organisation said in a press statement.
o Link-
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30397745?utm_source=category&utm_mediu
m=internal_referral
The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry told the press on Wednesday that more
than 500,000 politics-related social-media posts could be considered illegal.
o Link-
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30397757?utm_source=category&utm_mediu
m=internal_referral
The Sangha Supreme Council has issued an urgent edict banning monks and novices
from joining political rallies.
o Link-
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30397768?utm_source=category&utm_mediu
m=internal_referral
The National Press Council of Thailand announced on Tuesday that it will unofficially
start following requirements set in its new constitution as of Wednesday.
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o Link-
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30397760?utm_source=category&utm_mediu
m=internal_referral
More than 700 people have withdrawn support for a charter amendment proposal
sponsored by the Internet Dialogue on Law Reform (iLaw).
o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2018015/hundreds-pull-
support-for-ilaw-bill
Economic News Headlines in Thai Media
Taokaenoi Food & Marketing Plc (TKN), a seaweed snack giant, reported its third-
quarter earnings this week, with a 29 per cent increase in Q3 profits year-on-year.
o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/20588/taokaenoi-sees-29-per-cent-profit-
increase-in-the-third-quarter-and-signs-of-recovery-after-covid-19/
Thailand’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has been excellent. At a time where
Europe and North America are seeing a second wave of coronavirus infections, Thailand
is cruising through relatively unscathed and life in the kingdom has returned to normal.
o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/20578/thailands-excellent-covid-19-response-
has-become-a-golden-handcuff-for-the-prayut-government/
An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is being conducted for a bridge to connect
Koh Lanta with the mainland in Krabi province, the Department of Rural Roads (DRR)
said on Wednesday.
o Link-
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30397764?utm_source=category&utm_mediu
m=internal_referral
AP Honda, the Thai subsidiary of Japanese automaker Honda Motor, has launched
“Green Win by Honda” project, in which 50 Honda PCX electric motorbikes will be used
to provide taxi services to Bangkokians.
o Link-
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30397753?utm_source=category&utm_mediu
m=internal_referral
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Thai Airways International (THAI) is selling more than 400 products via its TG
Warehouse Sale Facebook store in order to generate extra revenue for the company, the
firm said on Wednesday.
o Link-
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30397750?utm_source=category&utm_mediu
m=internal_referral
Migrant workers who have completed a four-year contract will be allowed to stay in
Thailand for another two years to help solve the problem of labour shortage due to the
Covid-19 outbreak.
o Link-
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30397740?utm_source=category&utm_mediu
m=internal_referral
The Finance Ministry is considering launching a second phase of the “Khon La Khrueng”
(Let's Go Halves) subsidised-shopping scheme early next year as a “New Year gift” to
consumers, said minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith on Wednesday.
o Link-
https://www.nationthailand.com/business/30397755?utm_source=category&utm_me
dium=internal_referral
CK Power Public Company Limited (CKP) announced an expected third quarter net
profit of Bt831.3 million, envisaging an optimistic fourth quarter.
o Link-
https://www.nationthailand.com/business/30397752?utm_source=category&utm_me
dium=internal_referral
Technology is at the core of Thailand's development as the country moves forward into
the era of Thailand 4.0, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said on Wednesday
o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2017891/prawit-technology-core-to-
thailands-development
Tech powerhouse Huawei plans to invest 700 million baht in establishing its third data
centre in Thailand next year, as part of its support for Thailand to become the digital hub
of Asean.
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o Link-https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2017895/huawei-investing-b700m-in-
new-data-centre-in-thailand
The government wants the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to temper a rally in the nation’s
currency, which is threatening efforts to boost exports to balance a slump in tourism
revenue, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2017883/govt-asks-central-bank-to-
manage-soaring-baht-to-aid-exports
IT spending in Thailand should rebound next year with projected growth of 5.6%, led by
the software segment, says global research and advisory firm Gartner.
o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2017723/it-outlay-hikes-5-6-in-2021
PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC), a petrochemical arm of PTT, is reviewing its 200-
billion-baht petrochemical complex project in the US following changes in the political
landscape, notably Joe Biden's victory in the US presidential election.
o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2018035/pttgc-to-review-b200bn-ohio-
petrochem-project
Central Pattana, an SET-listed retail developer, has allocated 400 million baht to launch
marketing activities to spur a shopping spree in the final quarter of the year, the annual
peak sales season.
o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2018063/cpn-splurging-on-mall-
marketing-for-final-quarter
CJ Express Group, the operator of CJ Supermarket, plans to splash 7 billion baht to
expand retail operations and open community mall stores, boosting its total stores to
1,500 branches over the next three years.
o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2018067/cj-express-discloses-b7bn-
shop-expansion
Eastern Power Group (EP) has bought back 353,800 shares worth over Bt1.38 million so
far this month.
o Link-
https://www.nationthailand.com/business/30397767?utm_source=category&utm_me
dium=internal_referral
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Issues to be watched out for
November 16, 2020 – The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC)
is set to release 3rd-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) data.
November 17-18, 2020 – The House of Representatives is scheduled a session to
deliberate charter amendment motions.
November 18, 2020 –Bank of Thailand (BoT)’s next monetary policy meeting.
December 2020 – The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)’s “Faster Payment” scheme to
increase liquidity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) during the pandemic is
set to end.
December 2, 2020 – The Constitutional Court is set to rule on the status of Prime Minister
General Prayut Chan-o-cha PM for his prolonged stay in an army house since retirement.
December 20, 2020 – Tentative date for elections of Provincial Administrative
Organizations (PAOs) in 76 provinces.
December 30, 2020 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for 3,500 products
from the 119 designated beneficiary countries and territories are set to end.
February 28, 2021 – Tentative date for municipality elections and the election of tambon
administrative organizations (TAOs).
April, 2021 – The central bank plans to officially implement the new rule on the rate of
penalty imposed on loan defaulters in a bid to ease borrowers’ burdens and motivate them
to repay their debts.
Key Data
SET Index 1,345.34 +4.10
Link - https://www.set.or.th/en/company/ipo/upcoming_ipo_set.html
Global Commodities
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Metal -Link http://www.bloomberg.com/markets/commodities/futures/metals/
Energy -Link - http://www.bloomberg.com/energy/
Baltic Dry Index (BDI)-Link - http://www.bloomberg.com/quote/BDIY:IND
Global Equity Market’s Movements
Link - http://www.bloomberg.com/markets/stocks/world-indexes/asia-pacific/
Asian Equity Markets Movement
Link - http://www.bloomberg.com/markets/stocks/world-indexes/
Information on November 11, 2020
Buying, Selling or Transfer of shares by Owners/Management
Stock Code Volume Value Action
BJC 316,500,000 33.5 Sale
BJC 316,500,000 33.5 Purchase
BJC 316,500,000 33.5 Sale
BJC 316,500,000 33.5 Purchase
COM7 100,000 39.63 Purchase
COM7 100,000 38.88 Sale
DREIT 53,000 3.9 Sale
Revoked by
Reporter
DREIT 50,300 3.9 Sale
DREIT 149,700 3.97 Sale
ECL 2,035,000 0.03 Sale
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EP 300,000 3.94 Purchase
EP 107,900 3.96 Purchase
KK 5,175,000 0.88 Purchase
KK 5,175,000 0.88 Purchase
SINGER 4,000 14.8 Purchase
THG 80,000 19 Purchase
THG 100,000 19.2 Purchase
UTP 7,700 13.3 Purchase
UTP 9,300 13.5 Purchase
UTP 82,000 13.6 Purchase
UTP 40,000 13.25 Purchase
XD, XE or XM or other notifications
For list of Companies that have dividend payment and AGM meeting schedules click on
http://www.set.or.th/set/calendarofevents.do
Trading Breakdown on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Daily as of 11 Nov 2020
Unit: M.Baht
Investor Type Buy Sell Net
Value % Value % Value %
Local Institutions 8,988.54 7.67 13,212.08 11.28 -4,223.54 -
Proprietary
Trading
10,225.22 8.73 9,454.05 8.07 771.18 -
Foreign Investors 48,085.12 41.04 40,852.64 34.87 7,232.48 -
Local Individuals 49,853.77 42.55 53,633.88 45.78 -3,780.12 -
Monthly Cumulative between 1 - 11 Nov 2020
Unit: M.Baht
Investor Type Buy Sell Net
Value % Value % Value %
Local Institutions 73,551.56 11.2 66,537.14 10.13 7,014.42 -
Proprietary
Trading
76,751.07 11.68 71,996.17 10.96 4,754.91 -
Foreign Investors 258,806.38 39.4 235,875.65 35.91 22,930.73 -
Local Individuals 247,759.96 37.72 282,460.02 43 -34,700.06 -
Yearly Cumulative since 1 Jan - 11 Nov 2020
Unit: M.Baht
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Investor Type Buy Sell Net
Value % Value % Value %
Local Institutions 1,431,786.55 10.77 1,369,714.83 10.31 62,071.72 -
Proprietary
Trading
1,415,105.05 10.65 1,406,147.93 10.58 8,957.12 -
Foreign Investors 4,706,103.75 35.41 4,982,723.24 37.49 -
276,619.48
-
Local Individuals 5,736,828.56 43.17 5,531,237.92 41.62 205,590.64 -
Total Trading Value 117,152.65 Million Baht
Background Information –
The strength of each party in the Thai Parliament as of May 8, 2019 as per the report by the
Election Commission of Thailand. Elections took place on March 24, 2019
https://www.ect.go.th/ect_th/news_all.php?cid=24
List of MPs - https://www.ect.go.th/ect_th/download/article/article_20190508184334.pdf
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