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June 12, 2020 Thai Enquirer Summary Economic News Globally the capital markets are once again on a tailspin after the return of the 2 nd wave of the infection and also the fact that the Federal Reserve bank (FED) came out to warn that the unemployment rate would remain at more than 5% up until at least the end of 2022 and that the economy would have to rely on the pumping in of funds by the central bank for ‘the foreseeable future’. The Fed projected a 6.5% decline in gross domestic product this year and a 9.3% unemployment rate at year’s end. The key overnight interest rate, or federal funds rate, would remain near zero through at least 2022, a Fed statement said. This prompted the Dow Jones and broader S&P 500 to drop by the biggest points in close to 2-months since the sharp swing in the markets that were witnessed in March this year. DJIA was down by 6.9% S&P500 was down by 5.89% Asian markets have followed suit with

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June 12, 2020

Thai Enquirer Summary

Economic News

Globally the capital markets are once again on a tailspin after the return of the 2nd

wave

of the infection and also the fact that the Federal Reserve bank (FED) came out to warn

that the unemployment rate would remain at more than 5% up until at least the end of

2022 and that the economy would have to rely on the pumping in of funds by the central

bank for ‘the foreseeable future’.

The Fed projected a 6.5% decline in gross domestic product this year and a 9.3%

unemployment rate at year’s end. The key overnight interest rate, or federal funds

rate, would remain near zero through at least 2022, a Fed statement said.

This prompted the Dow Jones and broader S&P 500 to drop by the biggest points

in close to 2-months since the sharp swing in the markets that were witnessed in

March this year.

DJIA was down by 6.9%

S&P500 was down by 5.89%

Asian markets have followed suit with

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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng down by close to 2%

Singapore’s STI down by close to 3%

South Korea’s KOSPI down by 3%

MSCI’s gauge of stocks across the globe shed 0.27% while the Dow industrials

and benchmark S&P 500 closed lower.

Yesterday Thai shares also plunged 22.00 points or 1.55%, closing at 1,396.77 points,

with a trading value of 82,892.56 billion baht. The plummet in the Thai market was in the

same direction of the regional market as well as the European market and Dow Jones

Futures after the Fed’s decision to maintain its policy rate at 0-0.25%, expecting the U.S.

economy to decline by 6.5% in 2020.

As the government is set to disburse a 400-billion-baht budget in the public investment

spending under the 1.9-trillion-baht borrowing plan to help the flagging economy, the

opposition Kao Klai [Move Forward] Party raised questions on transparency of

appropriations for various state projects, numbering more than 700 billion baht.

Move Forward MP for Chachoengsao Jirat Thongsuwan said he is suspicious

about the ability of the House budget probe panel’s ability to inspect more than

30,000 projects proposed by state agencies which required more than 700

billion baht. Jirat also questioned the government’s criteria when selecting

projects qualified for the funding. For example, he said projects proposed by the

Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee chaired by Prime Minister

Prayut Chan-o-cha may gain preferences over regional or local projects. He

claimed that the EEC Policy Committee has come up with several projects

which are not crucial for the country’s economic recovery such as field trips

Nong Nooch Tropical Garden (Suan Nong Nooch) and Cartoon Network-

themed water park which requires a budget of 265 million baht as well as the

EEC’s charity football tournaments between Chonburi FC, Rayong FC,

Chachoengsao FC and Buriram United FC which requires a budget of 50

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million baht. The Move Forward Party MP questioned if the budget probe panel

is brave enough to cut these costly budgets.

Some 31,801 projects worth up to 783.348 billion baht have applied for a 400-billion-

baht budget set for economic and social rehabilitation on the website

http://thaime.nesdc.go as of June 9, according to the National Economic and Social

Development Council (NESDC, formerly known as the National Economic and Social

Development Board (NESDB),

The request for budgets for the proposed projects is expected to reach 800

billion baht as the NESDC has yet to close applications. It is reported that the

Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (Osmep) has requested a

total budget of 150 billion baht to fund 2 new aid packages for SMEs, namely a

debt restricting scheme to assist SMEs with non-performing loans (NPLs) to

return to operations (100 billion baht) and a scheme to help SMEs and micro-

SMEs access funding sources (50 billion baht).

Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana instructed the Bank of Thailand to take care of the

rapid appreciation of the baht to be in line with the country’s economic recovery plan.

Uttama reportedly told the Central Bank to make sure that the baht is not an obstacle to

the economic recovery.

The Finance Minister’s move came after reports that the baht surged the most in a

year yesterday (June 11). The baht advanced as much as 1.1% against the dollar,

the most since June 2019. The Thai currency has breached its 200-day moving

average resistance, a technical pattern that could encourage speculative inflows.

The baht opened at 31.08 to the US dollar yesterday morning (June 11),

strengthening from its previous close of 31.35. The baht was supported by the

weakening of the dollar, and the level to beware was 31 baht to the US dollar. If

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the baht strengthens beyond that level, it would trigger more dollar sales, an

analyst said.

The Central Bank’s senior director Don Nakornthab commented that the BoT will

maintain its relaxed monetary policy in order to support the economic revival. He

added that the key to bolstering the economy in this crisis was to boost liquidity in

the business system.

The BoT is set to announce its forecast of the country’s gross domestic product

(GDP) this year on June 24.

Following Kaohoon Turakij newspaper’s report of Noble Development Plc (NOBLE)’s

plan to takeover L.P.N. Development Pcl (LPN) by acquiring a big lot of NOBLE shares,

it is noticed that the shareholding structure of LPN has been changed (as of June 5).

LPN sees 4 new major shareholders led by BTS Group Holding (BTS), with a

1.36% stake or 20 million shares, followed by Thiraphon Noprampha, aka

“tycoon Pow” who served as former secretary-general to the late prime minister

Samak Sundaravej, with 35 million shares or a 2.37% stake, Wiboon Arpornwirat,

with 11,656,000 shares or a 0.79% stake and GLODMAN SACHS INTER

NATIONAL, with 8 million shares or a 0.54% stake.

It is noticeable that 7 major shareholders of the company were missing from the

list. These include Bank of Singapore Limited, Aberdeen Standard Growth Equity

Fund, Aberdeen Standard Small Cap Fund, open-ended Aberdeen Standard Long

Term Equity Fund, BNP Paribas Securities Services, London Branch, open-ended

Aberdeen Standard Smart Capital-Retirement and Kitti Thanakitamnuay.

Political News

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Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul came under

criticism for how he handled a scandal over allegations that 186 state-run hospitals have

received suspicious donations from pharmaceutical companies.

The scandal was exposed by an academic after Public Health Permanent Secretary

Sukhum Kanchanapimai ordered the abrupt transfer of Dr Charnchai

Chanworachaikul, director of Khon Kaen provincial hospital, to assist with work

at the Ministry over a yet to be proven allegation that his hospital has accepted

donations from drug companies.

The transfer was triggered by the allegations concern demands by hospital staff

for donations, or kickbacks, worth 5% of the value of the products that a hospital

buys from drug companies. It is reported that the amounts go to the welfare fund

of each hospital, to cover expenses which are beyond budgetary limits.

Dr Charnchai himself said he ordered his hospital to stop accepting donations

from drug firms in November 2018, after Public Health Ministry instructed all its

hospitals not to.

Anutin instead responded to reports that he had instructed the permanent secretary

for public health and other ministry executives to not permanently transfer Dr

Charnchai.

He warned that whistle-blowers may be held accountable if it is proven that their

allegations are groundless.

Anutin also announced that he had established a fact-finding committee headed

by Dr Somchai Chakrabhand, the chief adviser to the public health minister, to

look into the accusation of “suspicious donations” involving 186 hospitals or

more than 20% of all state hospitals under the ministry’s jurisdiction as claimed

by an academic.

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The CARE political group led by Phumtham Wechayachai, an adviser to Pheu Thai

leader Sompong Amornwiwat, plans to introduce itself to the public on June 17 from

14:00hrs to 17:00hrs at Voice Space, Viphavadi Rangsit Road.

In addition, the group will hold a seminar called “150 deadliest days: Do or Die”.

The event will be joined by economic expert Banyong Pongpanich, Renowned

architect Duangrit Bunnag, Supavud Saicheua and Surapong Suebwonglee, a

former key member of the disbanded Thai Rak Thai (TRT) Party.

Following the reported undercurrent being whipped up within the Democrat Party which

showed rising internal rifts, key Democrat key figures like House Speaker Chuan Leekpai

and Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit as the Democrat

Party leader came out to deny rumours of internal rifts in the party that may force

changes at the top.

At Parliament, Jurin came out to deny reports that more than half of Democrat

Party executive committee members are enlisting MPs to support his removal as

party leader. Jurin dismissed reports of the undercurrent among factions as

baseless. The Democrat Party leader said he is in good relationship with MPs

from the northeast to the south.

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Party spokesman Rames Ratanachaweng also denied rumours of an attempt to

oust Jurin as party leader. He insisted that the party operates freely under Jurin’s

leadership as Jurin allows all MPs to carry out their duties independently.

Jurin also received strong support from House Speaker Chuan Leekpai who urged

MPs not to create problems and put their personal opinion aside to avoid conflicts.

Phoomsan Seneewong Na Ayudhaya, the party’s strategist for the Northeast, said

the report of a party leadership change push was “fake news”. He said MPs in the

northeast give full support to Jurin.

Another report said Democrat secretary-general Chalermchai Sri-on held an

urgent meeting with MPs to weigh up on their opinions over the party’s

leadership conflict At least 27 MPs joined the meeting. After the meeting,

Chalermchai ruled out the possibility that more than half of executive committee

members will resign to pave the way for the election of new party leader. He

believed that a majority of MPs wants the party to stay with the coalition.

Chalermchai then ruled out the chance of Abhisit Vejjajiva’s return as party

leader because Abhisit wants to break away from the coalition. He believed that

Jurin will receive full support from Democrat senior members and the party is

likely to see resignations of more MPs and party members.

Another interesting movement from the Democrat Party is that the party is said to

approach several prominent figures to contest the Bangkok gubernatorial election. One of

interesting names is national police chief Chakthip Chaijinda.

police chief Chakthip is set to undertake a mandatory retirement on September

30th

this year as he hits 60 years of age.

It is said that the party is keen on Pol Gen Chakthip. Although the party may

decide not to field Pol Gen Chakthip as its candidate, the party will likely tip him

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for a political position like a ministerial seat despite some legal concerns due to

his dual roles as a senator and civil servant.

Even after Pol Gen Chakthip retires from the police force, he is required to

take a 2-year gap before re-entering political offices by law.

The Phalang Pracharat Party (PPRP) looks set to hold a general assembly to elect a new

executive committee on July 3 as announced by PPRP spokesman Thanakorn

Wangboonkongchana.

The PPRP spokesman said he was notified by Finance Minister Uttama

Savanayana as PPRP acting leader that he had called a meeting of the executive

board on June 19 to decide on the date for a general assembly which is tentatively

scheduled for July 3.

Another report confirmed speculation that Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit

Wongsuwan, the PPRP’s chief strategist, is tipped as new party leader while

Deputy Finance Minister Santi Prompat is the most likely candidate for the

secretary-general’s post, replacing Sontirat Sontijirawong, the incumbent

secretary-general.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha could face the prospect of being taken to the

Constitutional Court over his allegedly unlawful occupation of an army residence after

the court accepted a ruling request against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha over his

prolonged stay in a military house, according to Pheu Thai Party spokesman Anusorn

Iamsa-ard.

Pheu Thai Party leader Sompong Amornwiwat lodged a complaint with the court

asking it to rule on Gen Prayut’s tenancy of the army house which constituted a

conflict of interest according to Sections 170 (4) (5), 160 (5) and 184 (3) of the

Constitution that might result in him being removed from office.

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Former senator and well-known academic Kraisak Choonhavan passed away yesterday

(June 11) at the age of 72.

Kraisak, son of former prime minister Chatichai Choonhavan, had been treated

for cancer for the past 4 years.

Kraisak, who also served a stint as an MP, played an important role as a member

of the advisory team of his late father when the latter was prime minister in 1988-

1991. He was also known for his active role in environment and human rights

movements.

General News

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)’s meeting presided over by

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled today (June 12) to consider the

lifting of the curfew.

National Security Council (NSC) secretary-general General Somsak Rungsita

already came out to urge the public to wait for “Good news” about the curfew

today.

Earlier, the NSC proposed lifting the curfew for a 15-day trial period while

maintaining the state of emergency. The 15 days would be used to evaluate

whether a return to normal life minus the curfew had any effect on the spread of

Covid-19.

It will be interesting to see if Gen Prayut will send a positive signal for the lifting

of the state of emergency due at the end of this month amid growing resistance

from the Opposition camp.

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The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) Thailand yesterday (June 11)

reported no new coronavirus infections or deaths, maintaining the total of 3,125

confirmed cases and 58 fatalities.

It was the 1st time in nearly 3 weeks that no cases were reported and the 17th day

without a local transmission. All recent cases have been found in quarantine

among Thais returning from abroad, according to CSSA spokeswoman Panprapa

Yongtrakul.

Globally

The return of the 2nd

wave is taking a big hit on the global sentiments

Infection rates are at close to 7.6 million

New infection is at 137,000

Death rates have hit 423,000

New death yesterday were at 4,951

Brazil, United States and India were the top 3 countries to report highest number

of new cases with 30,465 (Brazil), 23,300 (United States) and 11,128 (India).

Political News Headlines in Thai Media

A group of former Pheu Thai aligned MPs and society leaders will announce a new

political action group called Care on June 17

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/14298/pheu-thai-aligned-politicians-to-launch-

political-action-group/

Thailand’s government said that it had discovered zero new cases of coronavirus on

Thursday with the total number of coronavirus cases at 3,125 cases.

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o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/14280/no-new-coronavirus-cases-discovered-in-

thailand-on-thursday/

The community pantry project — which was highly popular and successful just less than

a month ago — is now coined ตูร้้างวางลืม (abandoned cabinet) as donations dry up and many

cabinets stand empty and abandoned throughout the country.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/14251/many-community-pantries-stand-

forgotten-and-abandoned/

The swans are housed in a glass exhibit at the Kamphaengphet National Museum in

Kamphaengphet Province. The two swans, Hong in Thai or Hongsa as they are known in

Mon, are facing eastward, almost ready to take flight.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/14264/the-history-of-thailand-in-100-objects-

the-swans-of-ayutthaya/

The House committee on law, justice, and human rights will next Wednesday ask the

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to clarify its actions regarding the disappearance of

Thai activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit, who was abducted near his apartment in Phnom

Penh last week.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/1933272/house-set-to-quiz-

mfa-over-wanchalearm

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on Thursday reported the assets and

liabilities of three former Future Forward Party members of parliament.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/1933308/piyabutr-is-worth-

b8m-nacc-report

A cyber police unit will be set up to counter high-tech crimes. More than 1,700 "cyber

police officers" will be stationed across the country to handle cases involving computer-

related offences.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1933404/cyber-cops-unit-to-

be-set-up

Economic News Headlines in Thai Media

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Hotels are slashing prices to lure in Thai customers as the government starts boosting

domestic tourism. The future of international travel, however, remains in doubt.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/14285/hotels-are-slashing-prices-as-government-

looks-to-boost-domestic-tourism/

Consumer confidence contracted for 29 months in a row as of May, the University of the

Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) said on Thursday.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/14314/consumer-confidence-contracted-for-29-

months-in-a-row-economy-could-contract-by-8-8-per-cent-if-governments-measures-

are-not-tangible-utcc-said/

A group of farmers on Thursday filed a petition with the Central Administrative Court,

seeking an injunction to allow the use of agrochemicals banned by the National

Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC), citing the need for the substances to deal

with weeds during the planting season.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1933416/farmers-renew-

chemical-ban-fight

Thai Airways International (THAI) has admitted it is looking to delay yet again the

resumption of scheduled flights to Aug 1 although this is only a plan, said airline board

member Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1933344/thai-looks-at-plan-to-

delay-flights-until-aug-1

The House of Representatives has unanimously agreed to form a special committee of 49

members to study the costs and benefits of the controversial Comprehensive and

Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1933408/special-panel-to-

study-worth-of-cptpp-deal

The government is likely to lift the night curfew and allow most businesses to resume,

except entertainment venues and wet massage parlours, according to an inforfmed source.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1933108/no-curfew-but-no-

relief-for-pubs-or-wet-massage

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State officials will be prohibited from travelling abroad this year in order to promote

domestic meetings and incentives and strengthen consumption at home, says Deputy

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1933376/ban-on-overseas-trips-to-

keep-officials-focused-on-home-front

The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) subcommittee plans to seek approval from the

committee chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to allow foreign business

travellers to enter the country subject to quarantine.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1933476/eec-panel-seeks-entry-for-

foreigners

Thai AirAsia (TAA) will ask regulators to change the rule requiring airlines to keep

middle seats open, aiming to increase capacity ahead of the government's domestic

tourism promotion next month.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1933336/thai-airasia-wants-regulators-

to-lift-restriction-on-middle-seat

State-owned Government Savings Bank (GSB) expects net profit this year to plunge by

two-thirds from last year's 30 billion baht as bad loans continue to rise.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1933452/gsb-profit-poised-to-tumble-

by-two-thirds

Mostly state-owned energy firm Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) estimates its oil sales

will decrease by 10% this year because of air travel restrictions, work-from-home

measures and business shutdowns over the past three months.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1933384/bcp-expects-to-see-10-oil-

sales-drop

Bangkok commuters will not have to “check-in” on the ThaiChana platform before they

board buses from Thursday (June 11) after many people complained that this measure

was impossible to practice, especially during rush hour.

o Link-

https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30389464?utm_source=category&utm_mediu

m=internal_referral

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Issues to be watched out for

May 26-June 16, 2020 – The application period for the next governor of the Bank of

Thailand (BoT).

May 29, 2020 - The deadline for those who missed out on the government’s 5,000-baht

cash handout scheme who wish to appeal their case to the Finance Ministry.

June 20, 2020 – A by-election on the Constituency 4 of Lampang is expected to be held.

June 25, 2020 – The deadline for the Office of Attorney General (OAG) whether to appeal

or not appeal the lower court’s acquittal of Panthongtae “Oak” Shinawatra, son of former

prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, for alleged money laundering.

June 30, 2020 – The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is expected to lift ban

on incoming flights.

June 30, 2020 – The government is expected to lift lockdown restrictions imposed under

the emergency decree.

July 2020 – The Expressway of Thailand (EXAT)’s planned opening schedule of the new

Motorway Route 7 Section from Pattaya to Map Ta Phut.

July 2, 2020 – The shortlist of candidates for the new governor of the Bank of Thailand

(BoT) will be concluded.

July 15, 2020 – The House is set to deliberate on the draft budget bill for the 2021 fiscal

year.

July 16, 2020 – The deadline set for the Phalang Pracharat Party (PPRP) to hold a general

assembly to select a new executive board.

August, 17, 2020 – The first day of hearings for Thai Airways International Plc (THAI)’s

bankruptcy case.

August 29, 2020 – The deadline for farmers to return the banned agri-chemicals, paraquat

and chlorpyrifos, in their possession to sellers.

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September 21, 2020 – The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC,

formerly known as the National Economic and Social Development Board or NESDB) is

to revise the 20-year national strategy at an annual meeting to respond to the COVID-19

crisis.

September 30, 2020 – The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is set to extend the revised

equity short-selling regulations from June 30 to September 30 as stock market volatility

remains high in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

October, 2020 – The bidding for construction and operation for the 140-billion-baht

Orange Line western extension linking the Thailand Cultural Centre with Bang Khun

Non.

October, 2020 – The Thailand Grand Prix was rescheduled after being postponed due to

the coronavirus outbreak.

Key Data

SET Index 1,396.77 -22.00

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/

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

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Link - http://www.bloomberg.com/markets/stocks/world-indexes/

Information on June 11, 2020

Buying, Selling or Transfer of shares by Owners/Management

Stock Code Volume Value Action

AU 80,000 10.7 Sale

AIMCG 45,000 7.8 Sale

BKD 190,400 0.11 Sale

BM 6,000 2.23 Purchase

CHAYO 53,200 2.3 Sale

CHAYO 2,427,607 2.03 Sale

CHAYO 832,322 - Acceptance of

Transfer

CHAYO 18,500 6.2 Purchase

EP 100,000 3.65 Purchase

HARN 44,500 2.19 Sale

HMPRO 100,000 16 Sale

LPH 63,000 4.62 Sale

MCS 4,500 11.2 Purchase

MJD 239,300 1.9 Sale

MTC 901,000 55.75 Purchase

NER 300,000,000 - Transfer

PRIME 500,000 0.33 Purchase

SNP 333,300 10.5 Purchase

SNP 333,300 10.5 Purchase

VIH 80,000 6.95 Purchase

SMT 30,000 1.13 Purchase

SUSCO 93,200 2.52 Purchase

SUSCO 93,200 2.52 Purchase

SUSCO 6,800 2.64 Purchase

TFG 819,200 4.42 Purchase

TPA 30,000 5.3 Purchase

TU 200,000 12.4 Purchase

ERW 189,800 4.19 Sale

III 2,000,000 0.88 Sale

III 1,000,000 0.88 Sale

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III 117,800 0.9 Sale

III 2,100,000 0.85 Sale

III 1,842,200 0.88 Sale

KUN 50,000 0.88 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 Jun 2020

Unit: M.Baht

Investor Type Buy Sell Net

Value % Value % Value %

Local Institutions 6,423.54 7.75 10,534.84 12.71 -4,111.30 -

Proprietary

Trading

8,036.16 9.69 8,470.43 10.22 -434.27 -

Foreign Investors 25,272.57 30.49 26,025.37 31.4 -752.8 -

Local Individuals 43,160.29 52.07 37,861.92 45.68 5,298.37 -

Monthly Cumulative between 1 - 11 Jun 2020

Unit: M.Baht

Investor Type Buy Sell Net

Value % Value % Value %

Local Institutions 71,274.13 9.37 73,158.62 9.62 -1,884.49 -

Proprietary

Trading

71,447.29 9.4 66,828.70 8.79 4,618.59 -

Foreign Investors 245,731.21 32.32 239,921.26 31.56 5,809.94 -

Local Individuals 371,856.15 48.91 380,400.19 50.03 -8,544.04 -

Yearly Cumulative since 1 Jan - 11 Jun 2020

Unit: M.Baht

Investor Type Buy Sell Net

Value % Value % Value %

Local Institutions 880,375.62 11.72 814,674.02 10.84 65,701.59 -

Proprietary 759,547.97 10.11 757,458.88 10.08 2,089.08 -

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Trading

Foreign Investors 2,664,867.29 35.47 2,852,986.46 37.98 -

188,119.17

-

Local Individuals 3,207,528.69 42.7 3,087,200.20 41.1 120,328.49 -

Total Trading Value 82,892.56 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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