INTUCH reported in-line 2Q21 core net profit of THB2.7bn (+2.1% yoy, +0.1% qoq) thanks to its THB2.7bn share of core net profit from ADVANC. We cut INTUCH’s core EPS by 4-10% after reducing ADVANC’s core EPS by 4-8% as the mobile business is being.....

The policy rate was maintained for the tenth consecutive MPC meeting. The BOT has downgraded its GDP growth forecast for 2021 for the third time this year amidst heightened uncertainty in the vaccination roll-out. BOT cut its forecast for tourist a....

Total ad spend was Bt23.3bn in 2Q21, up 25% YoY but flattish QoQ, according to Nielsen. MONO’s bottom-line should turn around YoY and rise QoQ, led by cost-cutting and new sources of revenue.

We estimate a core profit of Bt1.5bn for 2Q21, up by 229% YoY and 13% QoQ (following five straight quarters of YoY declines). Healthcare revenue should be posted about Bt17bn, up by 25% YoY and 7% QoQ. We expect core margin to have recovered from 3.3...

Aligned with our model. ADVANC posted a net profit of Bt7.04bn for 2Q21. Gross profit, EBITDA and after-tax profit were in line with our model.

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