February 22, 2021

Thai Enquirer Summary

Political News

 Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha came out to say that he has no plan to make changes to his cabinet for the time being after his government wins the no-confidence motion on February 20 that allows it to carry on in office.

 Gen Prayut and 9 other ministers survived a vote of no-confidence on Saturday (February 20). However, the vote result showed sign of undercurrents in the major coalition partners like the Democrat and Bhumjai Thai.

 Of the 487 lawmakers, 277 are part of the ruling coalition and 210 are with the opposition. The censure motion would require a simple majority, or 244 votes, to pass. Gen Prayut received 272 votes with 206 voting no-confidence and 3 abstentions.

 Deputy Prime Minister Gen and Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompow received the highest scores among all ministers in the grilling.

 A total of 487 of the 500 MPs were present for the vote of no-confidence. The results were:

 Gen Prayut: 272-206, with 3 abstentions  Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon: 274-204, with 4 abstentions  Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul: 275-201, with 6 abstentions  Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanavisit: 268-207, with 7 abstentions  Interior Minister : 272-205, with 3 abstentions  Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan: 258-215, with 8 abstentions  Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin: 263-212, with 1 abstention  Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob: 268-201, with 12 abstentions  Deputy Interior Minister Nipon Bunyamanee: 272-206, with 4 abstentions  Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompow: 274-199, with 5 abstentions

 Although 3 ministers---namely Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit, Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan and Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin, received the least votes on their scorecards---Gen Prayut said he hasn’t considered a cabinet shake-up yet.

 After the end of the vote of no-confidence on February 20, Gen Prayut is said to phone Education Minister Nataphol who received the worst scorecard to show his moral support and told Nataphol to carry out his duties according to the government’s policy. Gen Prayut also stressed that a cabinet shake-up is not on the cards at the moment.

 A group of 6 Phalang Pracharat Party (PPRP) MPs led by Watanya Wongopasi who abstained from voting for Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob at the end of last week’s censure debate is likely to face consequences of their action, a party source said, citing fears that the issue could affect ties between the PPRP and Bhumjai Thai.

 Following the voter result, Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, as the Phalang Pracharat Party (PPRP) leader, plans a meeting with the party’s executive

committee members at 16.00 hrs today to talk about 6 MPs under the Dao Ruerk Faction led by Watanya.

 It is said that Saksayam’s brother , Bhumjai Thai’s former power broker, is extremely unhappy with the PPRP over the score of Saksayam. Newin is said to exert pressure on the PPRP to take action against the 6 rebel MPs while a majority of Bhumjai Thai MPs feared that personal conflict between the Dao Ruerk Faction has caused conflict between the coalition parties to deepen. They demand punishment from the PPRP leadership as a proof to show responsibility to Bhumjai Thai.

 Six MPs of the Dao Ruerk Faction in the PPRP voted against the party’s resolution to support ministers of the coalition parties targeted by the opposition during the no-confidence vote.

 Bhumjai Thai key leaders demanded the 6 Dao Ruerk MPs to explain their action to show responsibility in a press conference. Bhumjai Thai’s call has sent Gen Prawit to instruct PPRP secretary-general Anucha Nakasai to ask the 6 MPs to hold a press conference. However, his demand for the 6 MPs was met with rejection.

 Watanya came out to say the 6 MPs are not ready to come out to explain themselves and said the faction will hold an official press briefing to explain the 6 MPs’ stance.

 Meanwhile, the Democrat Party is said to plan a meeting of MPs tomorrow to discuss the vote result for Deputy Prime Minister Jurin Laksanawisit who is the party leader after 3 MPs chose to abstain from voting, resulting in Jurin receiving the least scores in the no- confidence vote.

 The 3 MPs are Panit Wikitset, Apichai Techa-ubon and Anwah Salae.

 The party will question the 3 MPs who cast a vote of confidence for the other ministers but abstained from voting for their own leader, says Democrat Party spokesman Ramet Rattanachaweng.

 Although the censure motion has ended with the government surviving the motion, the opposition said it plans to petition the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to probe 3 ministers who failed to answer the opposition’s questions over corruption allegations.

 Yutthapong Jarassathian, a Pheu Thai Party MP for Mahasarakham, said he will petition the anti-graft body at 8.30 hrs today to ask it to look into allegations against Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit for his failure to explain an embezzlement in the rubber glove procurement by the Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO); Deputy Interior Minister Niphon Bunyamanee for the controversial Chana industrial complex in Songkhla and Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan for an alleged conflict of interest over the appointment of his close aide as chief of Office of Welfare Promotion Commission for Teachers and Educational Personnel.

 Sunday(February 21) marked the 1-year anniversary of the dissolution of the Future Forward Party (FFP) by the Constitutional Court.

 Progressive Movement co-leader Thanathorn Juangroonruangkit took to his Facebook to remind the public of the 1st anniversary of the FFP dissolution which coincided with the end of the censure debate against the government. Thanathorn praised the Kao Klai (Move Forward) Party’s performance in the censure debate that left nothing for him to worry about. He praised all Kao Klai MPs who did a great job, showing their visions and resilience during the debate, comparable to the FFP back then.

 The former FFP leader also praised Move Forward Party leader ’s performance which has proven to him that he could leave the parliament with confidence that Move Forward will continue the FFP’s task in parliament, allowing him to work alongside Move Forward from behind the scene.

 Meanwhile, Move Forward secretary-general Piyabutr Saengkannokkul urged the public via his Twitter to join the Clubhouse app to show their visions about the dissolution of the FFP seen as an attempt to ‘nip the FFP in the bud” but instead causing the problem “to spread like wildfire”

 A majority, 77.8 per cent, of the respondents in a Super Poll survey want to see a cabinet reshuffle when asked if they want to see a shake-up from a fairly degree to the most degree.

 When asked about their satisfaction toward the Prime Minister and other ministers targeted in the censure motion, 44.7 per cent of the respondents said they were satisfied with Gen Prayut’s performance while 41.3 per cent said they do to Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, followed by Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan and Interior Minister Gen Anupong Paojinda (39.9 per cent each) while Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan received the least satisfaction score of 36.3 per cent.

 The survey was conducted on 2,930 people during February 20-21, 2021.

Economic News

 The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)’s main committee chaired by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will today hold a meeting to consider the proposed easing of Covid-19 restrictions on businesses and activities including dine-in services in restaurants and the reopening of entertainment venues.

 Gen Prayut guaranteed on his Facebook that the CCSA will do its best to consider the proposal as the current restrictions on businesses has affected a vast number of small businesses, restaurants and operators.

 The registration for the cash handout scheme called “Section 33 Rao Rak Kan” or we love each other scheme” for insured workers under Section 33 of the social security system saw more than 6 million insured workers registering for the scheme on the 1st day of registration, according to Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin.

 The new subsidy scheme, “Mor33 Rao Rak Kan” (Section33 We Love Each Other) which opened for online registration yesterday became the most popular trend on Twitter in the morning.

 Out of 9.27 million insured workers, 6.3 million rushed to register for the scheme which offers 4,000 baht via the Pao Tang application. The subsidies will cost the government 37.1 billion baht and will be overseen by the Labour Ministry to help people cope with the economic impact of Covid-19.

 The government expected 9.27 million people to be eligible to receive subsidies under the scheme.

 Tourism Authority of (TAT) governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the TAT is ready to submit to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) within this week the details of the 3rd phase of the government-sponsored Rao Tiew Duay Kan (We Travel Together) scheme to allow a further extension of the scheme due on March 31, 2021 as well as details of the tourism package for senior travellers aged over 55.

 In addition, the TAT is putting forward a competitiveness enhancement fund to transform businesses in order to avoid a massive collapse in the post-pandemic era, says the TAT governor.

 The objective of such a fund is not to remedy ills during a time of crisis but rather to help tourism operators prepare their businesses for changes in customer demand once the pandemic is brought under control, Yuthasak explained, adding that his agency has discussed the idea with Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat

Ratchakitprakarn but it would require more detailed discussions with the parties involved as the TAT is not authorised to set up this type of fund by itself.

 The value of the fund is estimated at a minimum of 30 billion baht, or roughly 1% of the 3 trillion baht in tourism revenue recorded in 2019.

 State agencies that fail to disburse the budget allocated under the 400-billion-baht social and economic rehabilitation scheme by March are required to transfer the remainder back to the government so the funds can be used for other projects deemed more important and urgent.

 Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), said his agency is monitoring the progress of each project designated for economic and social rehabilitation under the 1- trillion-baht emergency loan decree to help ease the impact of the pandemic.

 Approved in April last year, the loan decree is aimed at shoring up the economy during the coronavirus crisis. Of the amount, 600 billion baht is for implementing health-related plans and providing financial aid to affected individuals.

 The Revenue Department expects tax revenue collection from the upcoming e-service tax to generate income of more than 5 billion baht per year for the government in the 1st year after the e-service tax comes into effect on September 1.

 Overseas businesses providing online services in Thailand will be required to register for 7 per cent value-added tax (VAT) liability starting from September 1 if their annual income exceeds 1.8 million baht.

 Ekniti Nitithanprapas, director-general of the Revenue Department, said the pandemic has caused the volume on online service platforms to spike significantly.

 Overseas e-service platforms such as Apple, Google, Facebook, Netflix, Line, YouTube and TikTok, which all have annual income exceeding 1.8 million baht, are liable for VAT payment.

 STGT’s new, partially completed plant in Surat Thani caught fire for two hours on Sunday.

 This plant has 2.1b pcs design capacity and with six lines. Two lines begun commissioning in 4th Feb. Company says that the lines will be back in a month and the plant is insured.

 The cause of the fire was not known but many speculate that this could be a consequence of rushing the job to catch strong demand. We should be wary of that.

 Fortunately in this case the impact is small. STGT has 30b pcs capacity, and the two new lines account for a very small fraction esp that new lines were still in the on ramp.

 SET-listed Gulf Energy Development Plc (GULF) is set to announce its performance in the 4th quarter of 2020 and financial results of the year 2020 today.

 GULF is expected to post a net profit of around 1.860-1.868 billion baht in the 4th quarter of last year. When combined with the first 9 months of 2020, GULF’s net profit should stand at around 2.437 billion baht, sending full-year profit to stand around 4.3 billion baht.

 DBS Vickers Securities (Thailand) assessed that GULF’s net profit in the 4th quarter of 2020 will rise to 1.860 billion baht, up 107 per cent year-on-year, from 900 million baht, driven by a wind power project in Germany.

 Other reason to back GULF’s profit base is full-year dividend yield of InTouch Holdings Plc.

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General News

 The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will today discuss a proposal to extend the invocation of the emergency decree to maintain containment of the outbreak and oversee the forthcoming inoculation programme.

 The emergency decree is due to expire next Sunday.

 The emergence of the new cluster of Covid-19 infections in 2 fresh markets in Pathum Thani is a key reason to support the emergency decree extension proposal, said Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam yesterday.

 The proposal was submitted by a CCSA subcommittee that reasoned certain areas of the country still need the special law to ensure the efficiency of their Covid-19 containment and surveillance strategies.

 Thailand discovered 92 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, including a 10-year old boy who returned home to Khon Kaen after a recent visit to Pathum Thani province for Chinese New Year celebrations, says the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

 Of 92 new cases, 86 are locally-transmitted and 6 imported cases in state quarantine. Of the local cases, 38 were found during pro-active screening and the rest were already under observation or in hospitals.

 Samut Sakhon province recorded the most new infections, with 60 cases, followed by Pathum Thani’s 17, Ang Thong province’s 4, ’s 3 and 1 case each in Chon Buri and Khon Kaen.

 More than 300 students and teachers at the infected boy’s school have been tested, with results still pending.

 Cumulative infections, since early last year, are 25,415, with 24,285 recoveries. 1,045 others are still being treated in hospitals. The death toll remains at 83.

 The Immigration Bureau (IB) is in talks with Myanmar migrants to deter them from organising protests in Thailand against the neighbouring country's military junta, fearing such actions will worsen the local Covid-19 situation.

 Authorities are on alert for more unrest in the Myanmar border town of Tachileik after anti-coup protesters in the neighbouring country reportedly vowed to step up rallies following reports of several activists being shot and killed by security forces in Myanmar over the weekend. Thousands of Myanmar citizens have been protesting against the coup that overthrew the government of Aung San Suu Kyi on Feb 1.

 IB commissioner Pol Lt Gen Sompong Chingduang said he was ordered by national police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk to inspect border areas in the upper North to ensure Thailand does not experience the fallout from the protests in Myanmar.

Political News Headlines in Thai Media

 Documents apparently showing a list of police officers to be favoured for promotions were presented in parliament Friday, as opposition members questioned the involvement of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha in the alleged “patronage” system during the ongoing censure debate.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/24498/rangsiman-rome-presents-evidence-of- elephant-ticket-police-corruption/

 Health officials in Pathumthani aim to test 10,000 people to prevent any further spread of the coronavirus from the Pornpat Market, a government official said on Friday.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/24486/government-to-test-10000-in-bid-to- contain-pathumthani-cluster/

 In 1968, the world was seemingly at a crossroads. Political assassinations, wars, and revolutions brought about uncertainty to an already chaotic world. In Europe, the Prague Spring took place and the hope brought about by the intellectuals in Czechoslovakia was quickly crushed by the Soviet Union. In South East Asia, the Vietnam war was reaching a crescendo with body counts rising and the war of attrition reaching all time highs.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/24472/opinion-in-perserverence-may-we-find- commonality-and-hope/

 The cabinet of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha survived on Saturday a no-confidence motion filed by the opposition despite fierce debate inside parliament over the last three days.

o Link- https://www.thaienquirer.com/24515/prayut-government-survives-no- confidence-motion-as-expected/

 Immigration Police chief Pol Lt-General Sompong Chingduang, together with high-level police officers, travelled to inspect the northern border checkpoint to plan preventive measures against the spread of Covid-19 from Myanmar, which is currently beset with pandemic and political problems.

o Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30402887

 Three people suspected of organising illegal online gambling in Bangkok's Bang Kapi district were arrested on Saturday by Patrol and Special Operations Division police officers.

o Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30402877

 The majority of respondents of a Suan Dusit Poll said they do not have faith in the present government despite the government defeating the opposition's move to censure 10 Cabinet ministers.

o Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30402874

 Medical workers should get top priority for vaccination, while politicians should be last on the list, according to a public survey by National Institute of Development Administration (Nida).

o Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30402876

 A majority of people say Thai politics will remain unchanged after the censure debate but the public's confidence in the government would decline, according to an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2071971/most-foresee-no- change-in-thai-politics-after-censure-debate-poll

 National police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk has ordered a probe into opposition claims during last week's censure debate that a police colonel and a police lieutenant general were involved in the smuggling attempt of 1.5 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine in Tak that was foiled on Oct 18, 2019, a source said yesterday.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2072099/probe-into-cops-drug- smuggling

 About 300 anti-government protesters marched for a short distance in Muang district town on Saturday before gathering inside a public park near where they stayed overnight.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2071963/anti-government- protest-in-khon-kaen

Economic News Headlines in Thai Media

 Exchanging or transferring one's rights under the "Rao Chana" (We Win) scheme may be considered an act of fraud, the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) warned on Sunday.

o Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30402883

 Scores of people enjoyed a wide range of food, drinks and snacks that were prepared using the cannabis plant in Chiang Mai on Saturday.

o Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30402872

 The first phase of redeveloping the Benjakitti Park will be completed by June 2021 to be open for Mother's Day, deputy government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul said.

o Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30402870

 A new subsidy scheme, “Mor33 Rao Rak Kan” (Section33 We Love Each Other), which opened for online registration on Sunday, became the most popular trend on Twitter.

o Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30402868

 Thai Airways International (THAI) Plc is planning to buy 20 to 30 planes in 2025 to strengthen its fleet and replace sold/decommissioned planes.

o Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30402859

 Total revenue of business enterprises in Thailand in 2021 will increase 2.1 compared to last year, but would still be 14.6 per cent lower than in 2019, according to TMB Analytics.

o Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30402849

 More than 30 fire engines spent over three hours putting out a fire at Thai Jaroensub Plastic Co Ltd in Samut Prakarn province.

o Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30402848

 The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index closed at 1,500.51 on Friday, down 10.52 points or 0.70 per cent. The volume of total transactions was Bt90.5 billion with an index high of 1,507.63 and a low of 1,493.52. The SET fell for the third day in a row, after dropping 0.26 per cent on Thursday and 0.50 per cent on Wednesday.

o Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/business/30402834

 While the Covid-19 pandemic has seriously affected many tourism and related businesses, the sales of "Elite Card" have surpassed the target.

o Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/business/30402823

 Immigration police have stepped up their border watch duty in Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai amid concern about a possible influx of Myanmar protesters fleeing a crackdown by authorities in Tachilek.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2072031/border-alert-in-mae- sai-over-anti-coup-rally-in-tachilek

 A fire broke out at a rubber glove factory in Kanchanadit district of this southern province on Sunday afternoon. There were no reports of deaths or injuries.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2072035/rubber-glove-factory- in-south-in-flames

 The government is promoting cannabis as a cash crop for the country’s farmers as another source of income, a senior official said on Sunday.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2072015/govt-pushes-cannabis-as- next-cash-crop

 The board of National Telecom (NT) is concerned about the company's business strategy and a 5G service roadmap as part of its attempts to generate sustainable revenue and estimate investment costs over the long run, says a source close to the board who requested anonymity.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2071439/source-nt-board-antsy-over- 5g-plan

 The Bank of Thailand has approved in principle commercial banks setting up a bank- owned asset warehouse to freeze non-performing assets (NPAs) in the hospitality sector, according to a banking industry source.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2071447/asset-warehouse-idea-to-win- bot-nod

 B.Grimm Power (BGRIM), an energy firm with the largest capacity in the small power producer (SPP) segment, has allocated 45-50 billion baht in capital spending this year to expand its business across Asia, mainly through asset acquisitions.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2071411/b-grimm-power-allots-up-to- b50bn-on-asian-acquisitions

 The Finance Ministry plans to reassess the eligibility of 13.8 million state welfare smartcard holders to effectively screen the status of low-income earners eligible for financial aid.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2071347/ministry-to-reassess-aid- applicants

 Minor Hotels is planning an aggressive expansion in China to capture the growth of domestic tourism there, which is expected to record an all-time high.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2071379/minor-hotels-taps-chinas- growing-domestic-tourism

 The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has warned investors to be cautious when trading TQR shares as the price is fluctuating wildly with a low portion of free float, following a roller-coaster morning trading session.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2071431/set-warns-of-volatility-for- tqr-prices

 Rojukiss International Plc (KISS), a cosmetics and skincare marketer and contract manufacturer, aims to become Asia’s health and beauty innovation leader and reach 3 billion baht in revenues by 2024, chief executive Worrawan Chaikamnerd said on its first trading day on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on Friday.

o Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2071243/rojukiss-aims-high-after-first- day-trade

Issues to be watched out for

 January 25-March 31, 2021 – The implementation of the 2nd-phase of the co-payment scheme will allow registrants to start spending.

 February, 2021 – The Legal Execution Department plans to open the auction for the Dhara Dhevi Hotel Chiang Mai next month at a price of 2.116 billion baht.

 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.

 February 1 to 19, 2021 – The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) will open its wallet app for subscriptions for 60 billion baht in saving bonds to raise funds for the government’s Covid-19 relief packages for economic and social recovery.

 February 21-March 7, 2021 – Insured workers under Section 33 of the social security system are allowed to register via the website www.xn--33-cti เรารักกัน.com.

 February 24-25, 2021 – Charter amendment drafts are expected to be tabled in parliament for the 2nd reading.  February 28, 2021 – Tentative date for municipality elections and the election of tambon administrative organizations (TAOs).

 February 28, 2021 – The current parliamentary session is scheduled to go into recess.

 March 2, 2021 – Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) is expected to submit its rehabilitation plan to the Central Bankruptcy Court.

 March 7, 2021 – A by-election in Nakhon Si Thammarat’s constituency 3 to fill in a seat left vacant due to the Constitutional Court’s disqualification of former Democrat Party MP Thepthai Senpong.

 March 8, 2021 – A hearing is set by public prosecutors for 3 core leaders of the pro- democracy Ratsadon Group and 15 others for their roles in the 19 – 20 September 2020 protests.

 March 17-18, 2021 – The parliament is expected to hold an extraordinary session to vote for charter amendment drafts in the 3rd reading and consider a bill on national referendums.

 March 22 –April 4, 2021 – The 42nd Bangkok International Motor Show is to be held in Nonthaburi’s Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani.

 March 28, 2021 – Elections for the mayors and councilors of municipalities of all levels - tambon, muang and nakhon - throughout the country.

 March 31, 2021 – The government’s half-half co-payment scheme is set to end.

 March 31-June 30, 2021 – The deadline extension to file personal income taxes for the 2020 tax year.

 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.

 May, 2021 – The 66th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair (BGJF) Virtual Trade Fair is set to be held.  May 7, 2021 – Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) is expected to hold a creditors meeting to inspect and vote for the rehab plan.  June, 2021 – Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC)’s debt holiday is due to expire.

 September 1, 2021 – The government will collect value-added tax from Netflix, Youtube, Google, Facebook as well as other e-commerce services.

Key Data

SET Index 1,500.51 -10.52

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

Global Commodities

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 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 February 19, 2021

Buying, Selling or Transfer of shares by Owners/Management

Stock Code Volume Value Action

JR 5,000 8.5 Purchase JR 5,000 8.2 Purchase KC 6,000,000 0.25 Purchase META 1,000,000 0.4 Purchase SC 100,000 2.88 Sale STHAI 5,600 2 Purchase STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer STHAI 100 - Transfer

STHAI 100 - Transfer

STGT 200,000 40.75 Sale

SUSCO 250,000 2.94 Purchase

SCC 2,000 369 Sale

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 19 Feb 2021 Unit: M.Baht Investor Type Buy Sell Net Value % Value % Value % Local Institutions 6,145.00 6.79 8,215.62 9.08 -2,070.63 - Proprietary 8,538.57 9.43 8,867.69 9.8 -329.12 - Trading Foreign Investors 27,376.94 30.24 30,415.87 33.6 -3,038.93 - Local Individuals 48,458.48 53.53 43,019.80 47.53 5,438.68 - Monthly Cumulative between 1 - 19 Feb 2021 Unit: M.Baht Investor Type Buy Sell Net Value % Value % Value % Local Institutions 90,751.80 7.32 101,828.58 8.22 -11,076.78 - Proprietary 122,912.30 9.92 118,621.18 9.57 4,291.12 - Trading Foreign Investors 447,125.28 36.08 455,545.13 36.76 -8,419.85 - Local Individuals 578,343.50 46.67 563,137.99 45.45 15,205.51 - Yearly Cumulative since 1 Jan - 19 Feb 2021 Unit: M.Baht Investor Type Buy Sell Net Value % Value % Value % Local Institutions 244,683.21 7.62 271,784.74 8.46 -27,101.53 - Proprietary 339,189.31 10.56 335,839.00 10.46 3,350.31 - Trading Foreign Investors 1,133,504.78 35.3 1,152,827.58 35.9 -19,322.80 - Local Individuals 1,493,439.46 46.51 1,450,365.44 45.17 43,074.02 -

Total Trading Value 90,518.99 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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