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June 4, 2020 Thai Enquirer Summary Political News On the latest development in the Phalang Pracharat Party (PPRP)’s movement following reports of the mass resignation of 18 executive committee members early this week, PPRP deputy leader Paiboon Nititawan said he is now waiting for Finance Minister and acting PPRP leader Uttama Savanayana to call a meeting with the 16 remaining executive committee members in order to decide on the date to hold a general assembly. Mr Paiboon said he expects the meeting with the remaining executive members to take place within the next 1-2 weeks. Mr Paiboon said Mr Uttama’s failure to call a meeting with the remaining executive committee members within 45 days will pose more problems for the party. If he does not call the meeting then he would be deemed to be violating the party’s regulations. Mr Paiboon expects the PPRP’s general assembly to be held in early July. Meanwhile, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin, leader of the PPRP’s Saam Mitr group, has come out to downplay infighting in the party. Mr Somsak said the key reason behind the change of the current executive board is to help boost the party’s performance and pave the way for the party to rise as No.1 political party to ready itself for the next general election that will happen in 3 years.

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June 4, 2020

Thai Enquirer Summary

Political News

On the latest development in the Phalang Pracharat Party (PPRP)’s movement following

reports of the mass resignation of 18 executive committee members early this week,

PPRP deputy leader Paiboon Nititawan said he is now waiting for Finance Minister and

acting PPRP leader Uttama Savanayana to call a meeting with the 16 remaining executive

committee members in order to decide on the date to hold a general assembly.

Mr Paiboon said he expects the meeting with the remaining executive members to

take place within the next 1-2 weeks. Mr Paiboon said Mr Uttama’s failure to call

a meeting with the remaining executive committee members within 45 days will

pose more problems for the party. If he does not call the meeting then he would

be deemed to be violating the party’s regulations. Mr Paiboon expects the PPRP’s

general assembly to be held in early July.

Meanwhile, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin, leader of the PPRP’s Saam Mitr

group, has come out to downplay infighting in the party. Mr Somsak said the key

reason behind the change of the current executive board is to help boost the

party’s performance and pave the way for the party to rise as No.1 political party

to ready itself for the next general election that will happen in 3 years.

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Mr Somsak also ruled out speculation that the mass resignation of the 18

executive committee members is to allow Deputy Prime Minister Prawit

Wongsuwan, the strongest candidate for PPRP leadership, to take the helm of the

PPRP. He said the final decision rests with PPRP members.

In a related development, Paisal Puechmongkol, an adviser to Deputy Prime Minister

Prawit Wongsuwan, hinted at the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle to include Pheu Thai

Party chief strategist Sudarat Keyuraphan and Pirapan Salirathavibhaga in the new line-

up.

In his Facebook post, Mr Paisal denied that there is a rift between the “3 uncles”

[referred to Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, Gen Prawit and Gen Anupong Paojinda]

amid speculation of a cabinet reshuffle. Mr Paisal said the 3 generals assigned

among themselves to take charge of important aspects; Gen Prayut is tasked with

controlling the state, Gen Prawit oversees the Phalang Pracharat Party, Gen

Anupong oversees the public while Sontirat Sontijirawong controls oil.

Mr Paisal also said Mr Pirapan is poised to take over the Justice portfolio

and Ms Sudarat is could be joining Anutin Charnvirakul at the Public

Health Ministry.

After reports of turmoil inside the Phalang Pracharat Party (PPRP), someone has leaked

rumours that the Pheu Thai Party is planning to join hands with Phalang Pracharat to

form a new political group in the coalition. The rumour prompted Pheu Thai Party leader

Sompong Amornvivat, also the Opposition leader, to swiftly issue a statement denying

the rumour.

Mr Sompong said Pheu Thai only adheres to democratic principles. The party

stands on righteous path and will not betray the people. He said Pheu Thai refused

to rise to power through undemocratic means.

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Mr Sompong said the rumour was aimed at discrediting his party by those who

hope to increase their bargaining power in the coalition.

The Senate came under fire for its nomination of Suchart Trakulkasemsuk, president of

the Minburi Civil Court, as a new National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)

member.

Complainer-in-chief Srisuwan Janya said the Senate violated Section 11 (18) of

the Organic Act on Counter Corruption BE 2561 which requires a member or

former member of the House of Representatives or the Senate, a political office

holder or an executive of a local administrative body to take a 10-year gap before

running for public office.

Mr Suchart served as a member of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA)

from October 11, 2006 and continue to hold office until May 2016.

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Mr Srisuwan said he plans to petition the office of the Ombudsman today (June 4)

to ask it to look into Mr Suchart’s qualifications.

The Senate voted 219-12 with 8 abstentions to endorse the nomination of Mr

Suchart for the post of an NACC member on May 26.

The House of Representatives is scheduled to debate a bill to transfer the fiscal 2020

budgets today (June 4) which should provide an amount nearly 90 billion baht. The

transfer of budgets were from various ministries to fund the Covid-19 relief measures.

Democrat Party deputy leader Ong-art Khampaiboon said he prepared 10 MPs to

debate on the budget transfer draft bill.

The budget transfer draft bill is expected to be disbursed in June if passed by

Parliament, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Under the plan, the government pulled out 10% allocated to each ministry to

central fund to pool to fight the COVID-19 crisis.

Economic News

A committee appointed to look into corruption in Thai Airways International Plc

(THAI)’s management headed by Pol Lt Gen Charnthep Sesaves found irregularities in

THAI ticket sales that were valued at 140 billion baht, according to a source with the

Transport Ministry.

The committee appointed by Deputy Transport Minister Thaworn Senneam has

150 days to look into possible corruption in the national carrier at the

management level. In the latest development, the committee documented unusual

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ticket sales worth around 140 billion baht in 2019. THAI sold tickets totalling

140 billion baht to 25.4 million passengers, equivalent to only 6,081 baht per

head, which is considered very low. The figures does not correspond to the real

price of THAI tickets, the source said.

As per the company’s financial statement revealed to the Stock Exchange of

Thailand (SET), the airline in 2019 had a revenue of 149 billion baht in revenues

from passenger ticket sales and excess baggage down 7% from the numbers seen

during 2018.

Permanent secretaries of 10 ministries will propose 1,000 baht cash handouts to state

welfare smart-card holders over a 3-month period, totalling 3,000 baht, at a meeting of an

ad-hoc committee on the Covid-19 crisis today (June 4).

The new round of cash handouts is on top of a 200-300 baht monthly allowance;

a 500-baht monthly fare subsidy for public buses and 500 baht for intercity bus

fares.

It is believed that 2 million welfare smart-card holders are entitled to the handout,

excluding farming households and those belong to the vulnerable group.

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry floated the idea of “Thaiflix”, a Thai-

owned version digital platform, to compete with popular Netflix, Digital Economy and

Society Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanta announced the “RoLD Virtual Forum:

Living with Covid-19”, a videoconference event on empowering digital citizenship held

by the Thailand Institute of Justice yesterday (June 3).

Mr Buddhipongse called for the private sector to join the DES’s plan to help

create the Thai-owned platform, since state-owned platforms had failed to gain

popularity with viewers in the past.

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He acknowledged that international online shopping platforms are more popular

than platforms run by the ministries of Commerce and Interior, and Thailand Post,

because state-owned platforms do not meet the people’s needs. However, he

believes that if Thailand creates its own content platform, it will become a

channel to market and sell [Thai] content to other countries.

The DES Minister also promised plans to provide a budget and allow the private

sector to create a platform, conduct research, run a publicity campaign and sell

content.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will today (June 4) meet with the Ministry of

Finance to discuss plans to reboot the tourism industry.

The TAT expects to propose a number of tourism stimulus packages to boost

domestic tourism over a 4-month period from July to October.

The packages include:

1. A complimentary travel package for medical staff. The TAT has yet to

decide on the amount of the fund per person. It is mulling to propose

the fund of 2,000 baht or 3,000 baht per person which will require a

total subsidy of 8-12 billion baht.

2. A travel package for frontline workers for 1,200,000 village health

volunteers and local hospital officials.

3. “The Pan Sook” travel package in form of digital coupons for

4,000,000 people aged 18 and over. Members of the general public will

be required to register to purchase this coupon to be used for discounts

for accommodations, restaurants, and spa services.

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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose a devastating impact on the hotel and

tourism industries. Santorini Park Cha-am is the latest to announce a temporary of all

operations by at least another 12 months, effective from 1 June, 2020 or until such time

as travel restrictions are lifted and travel & tourism industry can return to normal.

Minor International Plc (MINT) reportedly was supposed to announce the plans to make

as many as 5,000 of its employees in Thailand being made redundant but the

announcement is yet to come to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).

The company’s high level executives and industry experts all say that the hotel

chain that has 548 hotels and resorts all across the world and about 85,000

employees globally, plans to lay off 2,200 in the 1st lot, followed by 2,800 in the

2nd

lot of lay off. This is likely to be followed by more layoffs in the near future.

The company has paid all its laid off employees the compensation in line

with the Thai law, source said.

Thailand’s economic growth for the whole of 2020 is forecast to contract by as much as

6%, instead of 5% as previously projected, according to the Kasikorn Research Centre

(KResearch).

KResearch said Thailand’s GDP growth for 2020 to contract by 6%, which worse

than the previous estimation of a 5% decline, pointing that Thai economy in the

remaining quarters of this year could sink further as the country’s 3 main

economic engines, namely tourism, real estate and automotive products, struggle

to recover than other industries, as well as rising unemployment rate.

KResearch has yet to see a recovery in the 2nd half of the year despite the 3rd

phase of lockdown relaxation. It said there are still some restriction on business

services in order to maintain a social distancing regulations as well as uncertainty

over whether Thailand could encounter a second wave of coronavirus pandemic if

the government lift the health measures.

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It predicted that Thailand will continue to encounter external headwinds,

especially a global economy that continues to slowdown. This factor would affect

Thai economy as well, especially export sector which will contract further to

6.1% in 2020 from the previous expected of a 5.6% contraction.

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General News

The Ministry of Culture will today (June 4) propose Songkran compensation holidays to

the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) from July 4 to July 9 after

the Songkran celebrations were postponed from mid-April due to the coronavirus

pandemic.

Previously, there were discussions that the compensation holidays may be on July

6-7, along with Asarnha Bucha (the day before Buddhist Lent) and Vassa Day,

which are on July 4-5. However, now there is a possibility of an extended

holidays from July 4 to July 9.

Another Thai student returned from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia via Malaysia has been tested

positive for Covid-19, according to Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation

Administration (CCSA).

The 26-year-old male student is the latest Covid-19 patient reported in Thailand

over the last 24 hours, bringing the tally to 3,084, and no deaths.

The student and 38 other Thais had arrived in Kuala Lumpur from Saudi Arabia

and boarded a bus to Thailand via the Padang Besar checkpoint on May 25,

CCSA assistant spokeswoman Dr Panprapa Yongtrakul said.

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The routes to Bang Saen Beach, Chon Buri witnessed traffic jams after a huge influx of

visitors who journey there by car on June 3, a national holiday that marked the birthday

of Her Majesty the Queen.

The huge influx of visitors after the 3rd

phase of the relaxation to take place on

June 1 forced Bang Saen Mayor Narongchai Khunpluem to immediately

announce the closure of all routes leading to the famous beach as he said it

impossible to impose social distancing rules.

Political News Headlines in Thai Media

The leaders of the opposition Pheu Thai party has come out to deny rumours that the

party could join the ruling Palang Pracharath government in a national unity government.

https://www.thaienquirer.com/13966/pheu-thai-leadership-rubbishes-rumours-of-

it-joining-palang-pracharath-in-unity-government/

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Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) heavy­weight Somsak Thepsutin admitted on

Wednesday the upcoming restructuring within the coalition party could lead to a cabinet

reshuffle.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/1928884/pprp-shake-up-could-

affect-cabinet-somsak-admits

Infighting continued in the Palang Pracharat party on Tuesday after a mass resignation

forced the party to hold a new leadership contest.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/13898/infighting-in-the-ruling-party-continues-

as-prayut-keeps-his-distance/

The Defence Ministry has rescheduled the annual military conscription period to August

due to Covid-19 and called on young men who have received appointment slips to

contact recruitment offices ahead of the draft process.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1928952/conscription-period-

pushed-to-august

A power struggle within the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is raging, with major

factions plotting a leadership change and a push for a cabinet reshuffle so they can

control the Finance Ministry which is to oversee a 1-trillion-baht Covid-19 relief plan, a

PPRP source told the Bangkok Post.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/1928420/pprp-fight-over-b1tn-

covid-kitty

Just a few weeks ago, it was the coronavirus that filled my Instagram feed—today, it is

Black Lives Matter. And while Thailand’s population isn’t split into black and white, we

stand in solidarity with them in this uprising to no longer accept racism as a norm.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/13964/opinion-some-reflection-is-required-for-

blacklivesmatter-to-truly-make-a-difference-in-thailand/

Applications to hold a commemoration event on the anniversary of Tiananmen massacre

outside the Chinese Embassy was stopped by Thai police, organizers told Thai Enquirer

on Tuesday.

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o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/13864/thai-police-stops-tiananmen-massacre-

commemoration-in-bangkok/

During my time in the US, I was a student in St. Louis, Missouri when Michael Brown

was murdered by a white police officer. In the following years, I saw this replayed again

and again in a system that does not value black lives.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/13955/opinion-the-protests-in-the-united-states-

are-a-good-opportunity-to-talk-about-colourism-in-thailand/

Thailand’s government discovered, on Wednesday, one additional case of coronavirus

infection. The new case was discovered among returning Thais isolated in state

quarantine.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/13941/one-more-case-discovered-in-thailand-no-

new-fatalities/

Like everyone else who has made adjustments during the "new normal", law enforcement

agents have observed significant changes in the patterns of crimes and begun to modify

their tactics.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1928896/digital-police-on-the-

lookout

The Defence Ministry has rescheduled the annual military conscription period to August

due to Covid-19 and called on young men who have received appointment slips to

contact recruitment offices ahead of the draft process.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1928952/conscription-period-

pushed-to-august

A power struggle within the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is raging, with major

factions plotting a leadership change and a push for a cabinet reshuffle so they can

control the Finance Ministry which is to oversee a 1-trillion-baht Covid-19 relief plan, a

PPRP source told the Bangkok Post.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/1928420/pprp-fight-over-b1tn-

covid-kitty

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Economic News Headlines in Thai Media

The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO) said this week that Investor Confidence Index (ICI) for the next three months has increased by 21 per cent.

FETCO’s ICI for December stood at 80.75 index points before falling down 56.7 in

March.

https://www.thaienquirer.com/13962/investor-confidence-increasing-again-as-

thailand-emerges-from-coronavirus-outbreak/

SET-listed Minor International (MINT) is delaying new investment in all business units

and shifting focus to cash management after the global health crisis forced the company

to minimise cash outflow and come up with the biggest capital-raising plan in its history.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1929104/mint-wrestles-with-liquidity-

and-capital

Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban from Korean idol group Blackpink was defrauded by a former

manager of over 25 million baht, according to Lisa’s agency, YG Entertainment.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/13916/thai-k-pop-star-lisa-from-blackpink-

defrauded-by-former-manager-of-over-25-million-baht/

The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO) said this week that

Investor Confidence Index (ICI) for the next three months has increased by 21 per cent.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/13962/investor-confidence-increasing-again-as-

thailand-emerges-from-coronavirus-outbreak/

A new charity in Thailand is aiming to boost morale and reward frontline workers and

doctors for their selfless contribution to Thai society during the coronavirus pandemic.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/13940/new-charity-in-thailand-boosting-morale-

among-frontline-health-workers-by-sending-them-gourmet-lunch-boxes/

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said after the cabinet meeting on Tuesday that they

have decided to lower the land and building tax by 90 per cent but only in 2020.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/13931/new-land-and-building-tax-to-be-

lowered-by-90-per-cent-for-the-rest-of-2020-a-july-songkran-still-in-doubt/

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Vaporizers and e-cigarettes have become very popular in Thailand prior to a ban by the

government. Seeking to reduce vices in the country, the government has failed to conduct

any due diligence and followed America’s footsteps towards an unjust ban on a product

that can reduce cigarette smoke in public areas.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/13783/opinion-a-blanket-ban-on-e-ciggs-is-

unjust-and-unfair/

The Bank of Thailand has summoned foreign exchange dealers to meet on Thursday to

discuss the baht's rapid gain, which it does not consider to be in line with the country's

fragile economy.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1929060/bot-baht-gain-up-for-

discussion

The economy will be highly unpredictable due to the global slowdown and the state of

financial markets, Titanun Mallikamas, the Bank of Thailand (BOT)’s assistant governor

of the monetary policy committee, said on Wednesday (June 3).

o Link-

https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30389002?utm_source=category&utm_mediu

m=internal_referral

SET-listed PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC), Thailand's largest petrochemical maker, is

planning to acquire new assets related to specialty polymer production during the

recession.

o https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1928524/pttgc-mulls-global-polymer-

acquisitions

The Finance Ministry has agreed to a plan to launch a major domestic tourism promotion

next month by giving 2,000-3,000 baht vouchers to 4 million people and free trips to 1.2

million medical personnel.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1928416/big-push-for-local-tourism

A number of Thai businesses in the United States have been affected after nationwide

demonstrations over the death of George Floyd escalated out of control.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1928868/looters-hit-thai-shops-

businesses-amid-riots

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Despite the adverse impact of Covid-19 outbreak on the economy, BTS Group Holdings

Public Co Ltd (BTS Group)’s net profit grew 184 per cent year on year to Bt8.2 billion.

o Link-

https://www.nationthailand.com/business/30388948?utm_source=category&utm_me

dium=internal_referral

Smartphone sales in Thailand fell 12.1% in the first quarter with Xiaomi the only vendor

recording year-on-year growth, according to global research firm Gartner.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1929076/smartphone-sales-dip-12-

Facing its worst revenue contraction on record, SET-listed developer Pruksa Holding Plc

is taking unprecedented measures to weather the Covid-19 crisis by selling land banks,

suspending new investments and managing cash flow in anticipation the market will

shrink 30% this year.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1929068/pruksa-takes-bold-steps

Seven listed companies have extended their debenture maturity dates by 6-24 months

during the Covid-19 pandemic as weak sales caused a liquidity crunch among businesses.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1929088/7-listed-firms-extend-

debenture-maturity

Export of gems and jewellery in the first four months of this year rose 114.84 per cent on

the back of a 350.01 per cent jump in gold exports, Deputy Commerce Minister

Weerasak Wangsuphakijkosol said

o Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30388987

Issues to be watched out for

May 28-June 10, 2020 – The government’s “Rao Mai Thing Kun” bond sale will be made

available to the general public and non-profit entities.

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

Thailand (BoT).

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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 Phalang Pracharat Party (PPRP) is expected to hold a general assembly

to select a new executive board after 18 members of the executive board resigned en

masse.

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.

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.

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.

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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 1,374.18 +21.81

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

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

Information on June 2, 2020

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Buying, Selling or Transfer of shares by Owners/Management

Stock Code Volume Value Action

ADB 41,700 0.65 Sale

BKD 13,800 0.11 Sale

DCC 85,000,000 1.15 Purchase

EA 100,000 40 Sale

HMPRO 100,000 14.6 Sale

HMPRO 100,000 15.1 Sale

KKP 100,000 43.5 Sale

MJD 90,000 1.85 Sale

MJD 105,000 1.86 Sale

MJD 101,100 1.87 Sale

MJD 30,000 1.88 Sale

MJD 536,200 1.85 Sale

MJD 210,000 1.86 Sale

MJD 3,800 1.87 Sale

MBAX 40,000 4.18 Purchase

MINT 31,000 19.5 Purchase

PR9 20,000 7.1 Sale

PR9 20,000 7.3 Sale

PRIME 500,000 0.34 Purchase

QLT 8,800 4.1 Purchase

RJH 60,000 22.4 Sale

RS 1,110,300 12.1 Purchase

S11 1,642 5.95 Purchase

S11 1,531 5.95 Purchase

S11 1,045 5.95 Purchase

S11 2,457 5.95 Purchase

SORKON 1,300 52 Sale

SITHAI 40,000,000 0.7 Purchase

THANA 50,000 0.89 Purchase

THANA 200,000 0.9 Purchase

TSR 20,000 2.06 Purchase

TSR 10,000 1.96 Purchase

TSR 4,400 1.94 Purchase

III 6,900,000 0.89 Sale

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III 2,900,000 0.88 Purchase

III 6,208,750 1.01 Sale

III 2,000,000 0.71 Sale

III 820,000 0.72 Sale

III 1,000,000 0.82 Sale

III 2,000,000 0.74 Sale

III 1,000,000 0.86 Sale

III 747,700 0.68 Sale

III 1,746,000 0.74 Sale

III 1,377,500 0.75 Sale

III 740,000 0.72 Sale

III 2,000,000 0.82 Sale

III 508,173 0.87 Sale

III 100,000 0.73 Sale

III 2,950,147 0.74 Sale

III 100,000 0.93 Sale

III 7,000,000 0.85 Sale

III 3,000,000 0.72 Sale

III 300,000 0.74 Sale

III 550,000 0.87 Sale

III 50,000 0.75 Sale

III 900,000 0.77 Sale

UAC 18,300 3.44 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 2 Jun 2020

Unit: M.Baht

Investor Type Buy Sell Net

Value % Value % Value %

Local Institutions 9,064.68 12.77 8,015.06 11.29 1,049.62 -

Proprietary

Trading

6,330.63 8.92 5,357.65 7.55 972.98 -

Foreign Investors 22,299.87 31.41 20,210.36 28.47 2,089.51 -

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Local Individuals 33,291.90 46.9 37,404.00 52.69 -4,112.11 -

Monthly Cumulative between 1 - 2 Jun 2020

Unit: M.Baht

Investor Type Buy Sell Net

Value % Value % Value %

Local Institutions 16,637.44 12.22 14,189.41 10.42 2,448.03 -

Proprietary

Trading

12,380.95 9.09 10,991.62 8.07 1,389.34 -

Foreign Investors 45,020.98 33.07 41,537.55 30.51 3,483.44 -

Local Individuals 62,102.35 45.62 69,423.16 50.99 -7,320.81 -

Yearly Cumulative since 1 Jan - 2 Jun 2020

Unit: M.Baht

Investor Type Buy Sell Net

Value % Value % Value %

Local Institutions 825,738.93 11.99 755,704.81 10.97 70,034.12 -

Proprietary

Trading

700,481.62 10.17 701,621.80 10.19 -1,140.17 -

Foreign Investors 2,464,157.07 35.77 2,654,602.74 38.54 -

190,445.67

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Local Individuals 2,897,774.89 42.07 2,776,223.17 40.3 121,551.72 -

Total Trading Value 70,987.07 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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