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December 29, 2020

Thai Enquirer Summary

Political News

The outbreak situation in Thailand shows no signs of subsiding after the outbreak is now

spreading through 43 provinces. Covid-19 cases were found in 43 provinces in the new

wave of infections.

Of the new cases, 115 are local infections across 43 provinces.

As a pre-emptive measure Bangkok has announced strict measures for

bars, nightclubs and music venues to be closed until January 4, 2021

Yesterday also saw the months of no deaths record being broken with the 1st death

in Rayong province reported.

The person who died was one of those from the gambling den cluster.

The person who dies was a 45-year-old man, who had tested

positive for Covid-19 and had pre-existing heart conditions.

The man was a parking attendant at the gambling den.

The new death is Thailand’s 61st coronavirus fatality. The latest number of

infections raised Thailand’s total number of cases to 6,285 cases.

Rayong recorded 56 new cases yesterday, raising the total tally of confirmed cases to

141, according to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). Most of the

cases were traced back to the suspected gambling den. However, Rayong governor

Channa Ieamsang came out to dismiss the CCSA’s report of new cases in his province,

saying that his province only sees the number of 7 new cases, raising the total confirmed

cases to only 85.

To make matters worse, Samut Sakhon governor Veerasak Vichitsangsri yesterday tested

positive for the virus, sparking fears that those who have been in close contact with him

including Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and

high-level officials of the ministry when visiting the province.

Anutin himself, is identified as one of the Samut Sakhon Governor’s close contact

when he visited the province on December 27th

to visit a hospital in Samut

Sakhon to follow up on the Covid-19 situation in the area. People who had been

in close contact with the Samut Sakhon governor are:

Permanent secretary for public health Kiattiphum Wongrajit

Dr Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai, director-general of the Disease

Control Department.

Anutin said he is now putting himself in self-isolation for 14-days for safety of

others although his initial Covid-swap test result turned out to be negative after

exposure to the infected provincial governor.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered police to investigate illegal gambling in

Rayong province, where an illicit casino is thought to be the source of a serious Covid-19

outbreak.

“The first punishment will be for ignorance and the next step will be to investigate

who owns those casinos,” the premier said on Monday.

Despite the order to shutter illegal gambling dens, late yesterday evening a illegal

gambling den in Chaengwattana Soi 14 was raided and 89 people were

apprehended.

Meanwhile, national police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk yesterday signed an order to

transfer Rayong police chief Pol Maj Gen Paphatdet Ketphan to an inactive post at the

Royal Thai Police Office over the surge in Covid-19 infections in the province, all linked

to the illegal gambling den in question.

Earlier, Pol Maj-Gen Paphatdet had claimed that there were no permanent illegal

gambling dens in the province, adding that only seven people, linked to illegal

gambling, were infected and that it could be a small gambling group which

changes location regularly to avoid police detection.

The national police chief afterwards signed another order to remove other 4

Rayong police officers commanders including Pol Lt Col Kiattipong

Kromkhuntod; Pol Lt Col Kosol Kerdmanee; Pol Lt Col Khamphan Khwanthong

and Pol Maj Thana Wisetchai.

To make matters worse a person from Rayong who attended the House’s sub-panel on

online gambling’s meeting at the parliament on December 21st has been identified as son

of a man who owns a gambling den in Rayong.

The man in question, 26, is a member of the House’s sub-panel on online

gambling and also a member of a team of high-level officials at the parliament.

The news prompted parliament speaker Chuan Leekpai to ask 29 at-risk

parliamentary staff to seek tests after meeting the infected man.

New clusters of infections that hit the country swiftly has prompted the Bangkok

Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to impose a ban in the capital on betting businesses

and midnight closures for its bars, nightclubs and music venues until Jan 4, 2021.

The BMA’s meeting yesterday issued a shutdown order of all high-risk venues

from December 29, 2020 to January 4, 2021 in an attempt to curb the outbreak.

The 4 venues are horse race tracks, cock-fighting rings, cow fighting and fish

fighting as well as pubs, bars and other entertainment venues.

Government House reporters have finished their annual list of nicknames for the

government, its leaders and some cabinet ministers.

The Prayut Chan-o-cha-led government is “very ku” (borrowing a lot) while the

phrase of the year is “I won’t quit. What did I do wrong?” “Ku” means borrowing

and this government has borrowed record sums to revive the Covid-19-hit

economy.

This year, reporters have dubbed embattled Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-

cha “Tu mai roo lom”. “Tu” is Gen Prayut’s nickname and the words “mai roo

lom” means “never falls.”

Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon was labelled “Pom mai roo

roei”, the phrase is used to describe his quality "Like the flower, he blooms for a

long time and never withers. Besides, mai roo [I don’t know] is a standard phrase

he uses when asked by reporters about most things.

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam was labelled “Haiter service”. The

deputy prime minister’s nickname refers to a well-known local brand of bleach

for his outstanding ability to find an answer to every problem faced by any

cabinet minister by expertly exploiting a legal loophole.

Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul was

dubbed “Thinner” which refers to a substance which affects the nerves and

causes delusion when inhaled. This is because Anutin’s actions and speeches

which often backfire on himself, the government and his own credibility. E

Deputy Prime Minister Jurin Lasanavisit earned the nickname “Chao sai, bai

claim” The phase is used to describe Jurin who is often late for meetings. He also

remains tight-lipped on issues that might adversely affect himself or his

Democrat Party. However, for issues that potentially boosts his popularity, he is

exceptionally quick to claim the credit. Hence the nickname, which means “late

in the morning, claim [credit] in the afternoon”.

Deputy Finance Minister Santi Prompat earned the nickname “Outstanding at

Finance” as he has yet to reach the star; here means the finance minister post. Even

though the position was reshuffled twice this year, he remained off the radar

despite his show of dedication to the PPRP and his readiness to lead.

Transport Minister Saksiam Chidchob was dubbed “Saksabai Sai Kieo”. The

nickname refers to the Green Line (sai kieo in Thai) and several projects under

the supervision of the transport minister which are in conflict with the works of

other agencies. Yet the prime minister’s support for him remains unwavering. His

role in the Bhumjaithai party is also easy, with the backing and protection from

his brother Newin.

Buddhipongse Punnakanta was labelled “Pang PORN”

The nickname is a combination of pang (destroy or collapse) and PORN,

short for PornHub. It refers to the digital economy and society minister’s

failure to do what he was assigned to — blocking local access to online

content deemed detrimental to the government and national security. His

recent effort to shut down the porn website drew protests.

Nataphol Teepsuwan was labelled “muted whistle”. This nickname is linked to

his role when he was a co-leader of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee

(PDRC). Back then, with a whistle hanging down on his neck, he led the

successful rallies to unseat the Yingluck Shinawatra government and to call for a

military coup. The nickname refers to his failure to make any meaningful change

at the Grade-A ministry, leading to students’ rallies to remove him as the

minister.

Narumol Pinyosinwat earned the nickname “Triathlon champion” since she

multi-tasked as a minister and treasurer of the Phalang Pracharat Party (PPRP).

Narumol is also seen as an expert in using connections. A former protégé of

former deputy PM Somkid Jatusripitak, she was accused of being ungrateful

when she left his wing to join PPRP. Despite criticism, she ploughed on until she

became a minister, a rare feat for a 1st time MP.

Pro-democracy protest leader Arnon Nampha vowed to bring political exiles homes.

Arnon, also human rights lawyer, said on his Facebook that next year will be

the year of change as he aims to bring political exiles homes to celebrate New

Year 2022 together on Ratchadamnoen Avenue. Arnon’s message received

many likes. Arnon’s fan club members asked him to bring former prime

ministers Thakins and Yingluck Shinawatra home as they said Arnon is their

hope.

Korkaew Pikulthong, co-leader of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship

(UDD), came out to voice opposition to UDD chair Jatuporn Promphan’s plan to

dissolve the movement, saying that the UDD is not Jatuporn’s personal belongings. He

said the movement belongs to all democracy advocates around the country.

Korkaew said the UDD has gained acceptance for its fight for democracy at

the local and international levels. He is puzzled by Jatuporn’s idea.

Korkaew wants UDD co-leaders to hold a meeting to set political objectives

for the movement. He said the movement should allow the younger generation

to help driving the movement if old-generation leaders felt discouraged or too

tired.

Srisuwan Janya, secretary-general of the Association for the Protection of the Thai

Constitution, yesterday submitted a petition to the National Anti-Corruption Commission

(NACC) asking it to probe into Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn

Juangroongruangkit’s list of assets and liabilities following reports of a December 23 fire

incident on his “Silvretta” yacht at Ao Po Grand Marina in Phuket.

Srisuwan accused Thanathorn, who is a co-owner of the yacht in question, of

trying to conceal assets. This fire incident drew attention to the yacht and

preliminary investigation revealed the owners are Thanathorn and his brother

Sakulthorn Juangroongruangkit. It was also discovered that the luxury yacht is

registered at Cook Islands, New Zealand’s autonomous region in the southern

Pacific. Initial estimate says it is worth 80 to 120 million baht. However,

Thanathorn informed the anti-graft body that the yacht is worth 10 million baht.

Srisuwan wants the NACC to check the facts about this yacht to find out if

Thanathorn registered the luxury yacht in Cook Islands to evade taxes.

Economic News

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has downplayed the impact of ongoing 2nd

wave

infections on Thailand’s economy in 2021, upbeat on an economic recovery.

Wuttipong Jittungsakul, adviser on financial at the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) and

FPO spokesman, is upbeat on Thailand’s economic conditions in 2021 as he said

Thailand’s economic recovery will continue to gain momentum in line with the

global economic recovery based on several economic indicators including the

progress on Covid-19 vaccine.

The FPO is scheduled to review Thailand’s economic growth forecast in January

next year including tourism growth, oil prices and exports.

Wuttipong said exports have improved for many countries around the globe

despite continuing outbreaks and Thai exports could catch this rebound trend.

The FPO forecasts Thailand’s economy will contract by 7.7 per cent this year

before recovering to 4.5 per cent growth next year.

The Covid-19 outbreak has deprived Thailand of 1.93 trillion baht in tourism receipts in

2020, according to a report from the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

Thailand’s tourism revenue plunged by 1.93 trillion baht or 71.75 per cent to 760

billion baht in the first 11 months from January to November 2020, according to

the ministry’s report.

The number of international arrivals dropped 81.38 per cent year-on-year or

29.27 million to 6.69 million, compared with 35.96 million foreign arrivals.

International arrivals to the Kingdom totalled 3,065 in November, up 2.5 times

from October. However, tourism revenue plunged 80.59 per cent to 332 billion

baht.

Average land appraisal prices on 34 million land parcels nationwide are expected to

increase by 8.81-10 per cent when the new evaluation comes into force on January 1

next year.

Tananpong Suksomsak, director of the Property Valuation Office at the Treasury

Department, said the increase is not a drastic change due to the sluggish

economic conditions.

However, the appraised price of land that will see significant changes are plots

located on new roads, motorways, electric trains and the Eastern Economic

Corridor (EEC) provinces as well as high-speed train projects in Korat, Khon

Kaen, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.

The new evaluation price of land in Bangkok increased 2.69 per cent.

The average land prices on Silom Rd, Ploenchit Rd, Wireless Rd, Rama 1 Rd

recorded at 1 million baht per square wah; followed by Sukhumvit 750,000 baht

per sq w; Krung Thonburi and Ratchadaphisek 450,000 baht per sq w while the

lowest price is recorded at 500 baht per sq w for plots that do not have exit to the

Taksin road.

Of 76 provinces, the appraisal price of land in Kamphaeng Phet province surged

the most by 118.86 per cent to 45,000 baht per sq w.

The share price of Delta Electronics (Thailand) Plc rose to a new high of 838 baht

yesterday before dropping 33 per cent from the peak it hit to close at 560 baht yesterday.

As DELTA shares peaked to 838 baht, resulting in its market cap of 1.04 trillion

baht, up from 853 billion baht on December 25 when its shares closed at 560

baht.

Pakorn Peetathawatchai, President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET),

said the SET has continuously monitored the movement of DELTA stocks every

day. After the price rose sharply but there is still nothing abnormal. He said the

drastic surge in DELTA share price is because of the company’s high

performance with low free float, causing DELTA share price to change quickly.

The Energy Ministry outlined its 2021 mission to strengthen Thailand's energy sector.

Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said the ministry would ask the Cabinet to

approve a national energy plan that sets clear directions for private investment.

The ministry will also set a clear policy to reduce the electricity reserve, as well as

further liberalising the natural gas and power sectors. It will also promote more

investment in electric vehicles and prepare a new bidding round for petroleum

exploration concessions. The ministry will stimulate sales of B10 diesel and set

E20 gasohol as base-grade fuel. The plan will also hasten establishment of

community power plants with capacity totalling 150 megawatts.

The minister added that energy policies next year are expected to generate

investment of 127.932 billion baht.

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General News

Kasikornbank (KBank) yesterday put up a notice confirming that its employee at its head

office in Rat Burana district has been infected with the Covid-19; however, the bank said

the infected employee has nothing to do with customer services.

The notice said the employee in question showed symptoms since December 24

and is currently seeking treatment at a hospital. Other employees who had been in

close contact with the infected employee were asked to self-isolate at home.

Thailand discovered 144 new Covid-19 cases - 115 local infections, 14 migrant workers

and 15 quarantined arrivals - raising the total to 6,285, according to the Centre for Covid-

19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

CCSA spokesman Dr Taweesilp Visanuyothin said local infections linked to the

outbreak in Samut Sakhon were reported from Sukhothai province (1 case),

Pathum Thani (2), Nonthaburi (2), Nakhon Nayok (2), Nakhon Pathom (17),

Samut Sakhon (1), Samut Prakan (5), Bangkok (10) and Lop Buri (1).

Local infection cases linked to gambling in Rayong province consisted of 21 new

cases in Rayong, one in Chon Buri and another in Chiang Mai.

The 15 new infections among quarantined arrivals came from Switzerland, the

Netherlands, Nepal, the United States, India, Germany, Japan, the United

Kingdom, Denmark and Turkey.

The Interior Ministry is seeking the cabinet's approval to allow up to a million illegal

migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar to register for legal employment in

its bid to contain the spread of Covid-19, a ministry source said.

The ministry is expected to ask for the cabinet's approval at a weekly meeting set

for later on Tuesday.

If the cabinet approves the plan, the ministry would invoke Section 17 of the

Immigration Act to make the registration of illegal migrant workers possible.

There are between 2.3-2.5 million legal migrant workers in Thailand, while up to

a million more are believed to be living and working illegally in the country,

according to experts' estimates.

The road safety and accident reduction centre was launched on Monday ahead of the New

Year exodus of holidaymakers.

The opening coincides with the government-directed seasonal road safety

campaign during the so-called "seven dangerous days" around the New Year.

This year, the period runs from today to Jan 4, while the long weekend officially

lasts four days and starts on Thursday. Many people have been heading out of

town since the beginning of the week and this year, fewer people are expected to

take public transport due to the fear of contracting Covid-19.

Political News Headlines in Thai Media

Thai pro-democracy protest-leader Anon Numpha set a target, on Monday, of bringing

back exiled political dissidents by the year 2022.

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The Thai government is now extending the emergency decree to January 15, 2021,

according to the latest announcement in the Royal Gazette.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/22020/state-of-emergency-decree-now-

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A worker at the gambling den in Rayong province has died, the first Covid-19 death in

Thailand in two months, bringing the fatalities to 61.

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Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health said that it had discovered 144 new coronavirus

cases in the past 24 hours

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Two months after severe emergency restrictions on peaceful protest were lifted, Amnesty

International said it remains deeply concerned that Thai authorities are continuing to

intensify their crackdown on peaceful protesters and those expressing support for them

across the country.

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The Student Government of Chulalongkorn University (SGCU) on Sunday granted

awards to four students who participated in pro-democracy protests. Two of the students

have been charged with lese majeste.

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The national police chief has transferred the Rayong police chief, Pol Maj Gen Paphatdet

Ketphan, to an inactive post at the Royal Thai Police Office over the surge in Covid-19

infections in the province, all linked to an illegal casino.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2042427/rayong-police-chief-

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Economic News Headlines in Thai Media

Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) forecasts that the new round of COVID-19

spread in Thailand would slash earnings opportunities for Thais around 5.85 billion baht

during 4-day holidays at the end of the year.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/22036/hailand-to-lose-5-8-billion-baht-of-

tourism-income-from-new-covid-19-outbreakrism/

Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao and Deputy Labour Minister

Narumon Pinyosinwat visited Songkhla province on Monday to hear complaints from

residents over a controversial industrial estate project.

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The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has further relaxed rules on its 500-billion-baht soft loan

programme aimed at helping smaller firms cope with the impact of the coronavirus

pandemic.

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More than 20 per cent of bookings for Chiang Mai’s Mon Jam area have been cancelled

in response to the new wave of Covid-19 infections.

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Reporters on the Government House beat have dubbed this government as "very koo",

with "koo" in Thai meaning loans and rescue.

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The government plans to add a long weekend to every month next year in a bid to

stimulate the economy, Tourism and Sports Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn said on

Monday.

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The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has earmarked Bt3

billion for a cash-back campaign for customers returning up to 20 per cent of interest on

their loans, said Kasab Ngernrungrong, BAAC deputy manager.

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A total of 3,065 foreign tourists arrived in November, official data showed on Monday -

the second month that long-stay visitors have been allowed in after a ban was imposed in

April to keep coronavirus infections at bay.

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A tug-of-war is building for the baht as concern about the nation’s virus outbreak

counters the support from the current-account surplus.

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Thailand grabbed the No.2 spot for initial public offerings (IPOs) in Asia in 2020, raising

US$4.96 billion in total, behind only China if excluding cross-listed shares from other

bourses such as infrastructure funds (IFFs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs).

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asian-ipos

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The extension of the hotel subsidy scheme on Monday saw more than 200,000 rooms

redeemed during the first 12 hours, prompting related agencies to again monitor

transactions closely.

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Bitcoin hit a new all-time high, breaking 822,000 baht last weekend, buoyed by demand

from institutional investors keen on its potential for quick profit.

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The government on Monday approved a combined 5.33 billion baht budget, up from 1.2

billion baht in fiscal 2021, to promote and strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises

(SMEs) in fiscal 2022.

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The Transport Ministry will focus on implementing seven new mega-projects next year,

including the "southern land bridge" linking the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea,

minister Saksayam Chidchob said as he outlined the ministry's plan for 2021 on Monday.

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Issues to be watched out for

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 30, 2020 – The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for 3,500 products

from the 119 designated beneficiary countries and territories are set to end.

January, 2021 – The opposition is planning to file a no-confidence motion against the

government, the 2nd round of a censure debate the current administration is facing.

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January 2021 – The World Bank will review Thailand’s economic growth outlook.

January 5, 2021 – Budget Bureau director Dechapiwat Na Songkhla will present the

budget framework for the fiscal 2022 to the cabinet meeting.

January 27, 2021 – The Constitutional Court is set to rule on Democrat Party MP for

Nakhon Si Thammarat Thepthai Senpong’s MP status following the Election

Commission’s petition.

February, 2021 – A law amendment bill that allows women with pregnancies of not more

than 12 weeks to get an abortion is to take effect.

January 1, 2021 – The BTS Green Line extension which runs from Wat Phra Sri Mahathat

to Khu Khot will be officially open for commercial services on 13.00 hrs.

February, 2, 2021 – Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) said it will submit a

rehabilitation plan to the Central Bankruptcy Court, postponed from the original schedule

on January 2, 2021.

February 28, 2021 – Tentative date for municipality elections and the election of tambon

administrative organizations (TAOs).

April, 2021 – Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) expects the Central Bankruptcy

Court to consider its rehab blueprint for approval.

April 2021 – The Batong Airport is scheduled to be opened after being postponed from

February due to the resurgence of the Covid-19.

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 1,452.67 -33.64

Link - https://www.set.or.th/en/company/ipo/upcoming_ipo_set.html

Global Commodities

Metal -Link http://www.bloomberg.com/markets/commodities/futures/metals/

https://www.set.or.th/en/company/ipo/upcoming_ipo_set.htmlhttp://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 December 28, 2020

Buying, Selling or Transfer of shares by Owners/Management

Stock Code Volume Value Action

BDMS 200,000 20.5 Purchase

CCET 1,000,000 2.2 Purchase

ECL 1 0.01 Sale

EP 50,000 4.6 Purchase

EA 300,000 48.17 Sale

FPI 250,000 1.5 Purchase

GSC 32,002,376 - Transfer

HFT 100,000 5 Purchase

HFT 200,000 4.78 Purchase






JCK 10,000,000 0.21 Sale

JCK 11,400,000 0.28 Sale

JCK 7,197,500 0.28 Sale

KEX 2,000 48.25 Purchase

MK 60,000,000 3.1 Sale

MTC 40,000 60.13 Sale

RS 120,000 17.4 Purchase

http://www.bloomberg.com/energy/http://www.bloomberg.com/quote/BDIY:INDhttp://www.bloomberg.com/markets/stocks/world-indexes/asia-pacific/http://www.bloomberg.com/markets/stocks/world-indexes/

SMIT 22,000 3.8 Purchase

SAK 7,000 8.55 Purchase

SA 5,000,000 5.9 Purchase

SA 20,000 7.55 Sale

SICT 7,000 4.14 Purchase

SINGER 1,500 28 Purchase

STGT 6,000 74.25 Sale

STGT 4,000 73 Sale

SFLEX 600,000 5.55 Purchase

SFLEX 300,000 5.55 Purchase

SUN 5,000 4.06 Purchase





TACC 20,000 6.2 Sale

TFG 821,500 4.79 Purchase

TSTE 24,000 6.72 Purchase

ERW 346,400 3.62 Sale

THG 1,600 25.25 Purchase





THG 200 25.75 Purchase

UTP 40,000 12.25 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 28 Dec 2020

Unit:

M.Baht

Investor Type Buy Sell Net

Value % Value % Value %

http://www.set.or.th/set/calendarofevents.do

Local Institutions 7,072.73 6.82 9,499.87 9.17 -2,427.14 -

Proprietary Trading

11,985.36 11.57 11,088.20 10.7 897.16 -

Foreign Investors 26,766.75 25.83 29,795.76 28.75 -3,029.02 -

Local Individuals 57,809.45 55.78 53,250.45 51.38 4,559.00 -

Monthly Cumulative between 1 - 28 Dec 2020

Unit:

M.Baht



Local Institutions 114,129.66 6.69 134,752.17 7.9 -20,622.51 -

Proprietary

Trading

189,252.81 11.09 189,527.93 11.11 -275.12 -

Foreign Investors 588,499.68 34.49 589,379.64 34.54 -879.95 -

Local Individuals 814,463.76 47.73 792,686.17 46.46 21,777.59 -

Yearly Cumulative since 1 Jan - 28 Dec 2020

Unit:

M.Baht



Local Institutions 1,639,402.32 10.12 1,608,071.81 9.93 31,330.51 -

Proprietary

Trading

1,745,578.29 10.78 1,729,303.23 10.68 16,275.06 -

Foreign Investors 5,788,010.32 35.73 6,055,796.73 37.39 -

267,786.41

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Local Individuals 7,024,102.12 43.37 6,803,921.28 42.01 220,180.84 -

Total Trading Value 103,634.29 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 Information provided here is copyright of ThaiNews Corp and no part maybe reproduced in any form without

the prior written permission. The opinions expressed are only those of the writer’s and is analysed based on the

situation.

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