Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

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Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Today's SET Index is expected to move sideways down, with the support levels at 1,127 and 1,114 points and the resistance levels at 1,144 and 1,150 points.</li><li>The positive momentum from international markets may not be enough to ease concerns over domestic risks.</li><li>From a technical perspective, the market is still awaiting a new buy signal, which could be triggered either by holding the key support at 1,114 points or breaking above 1,144 points. </li></ul>

Today's SET Index is expected to move sideways down, with the support levels at 1,127 and 1,114 points and the resistance levels at 1,144 and 1,150 points.The positive momentum from international markets may not be enough to ease concerns over domestic risks.From a technical perspective, the market is still awaiting a new buy signal, which could be triggered either by holding the key support at 1,114 points or breaking above 1,144 points. 

KTX Zoom: Follow Developments in US-China Trade Talks Today - JUNE 9, 2025

<ul><li>The SET Index is expected to weaken, with the support levels at 1,127/1,114 points and the resistance at 1,144/1,150 points.</li><li>Technically, no buy signal has emerged yet, as the index continued to decline yesterday and broke below the key support level of 1,144 points.</li><li>As a result, the main entry point for the next rebound has been revised down to 1,114 points. </li></ul>

The SET Index is expected to weaken, with the support levels at 1,127/1,114 points and the resistance at 1,144/1,150 points.Technically, no buy signal has emerged yet, as the index continued to decline yesterday and broke below the key support level of 1,144 points.As a result, the main entry point for the next rebound has been revised down to 1,114 points. 

<ul><li>There are risks from government electricity tariff policies in both Thailand and Vietnam, as well as the impact of trade wars and economic slowdowns, which have led power producers to lower the tone of their power demand forecasts, particularly in the case of industrial users (IUs).</li><li>In addition, persistently high interest rates and yields may affect the return on investment for new power projects. We view that the power sector continues to face headwinds, though the downside risk to share prices remains limited.</li><li>We maintain our Neutral sector weighting and retain our top picks: GULF (Outperform; FV Bt68.75) for its well-diversified revenue structure and business portfolio, steady profit growth, limited policy risk on electricity tariff, and high growth potential; and BCPG (Outperform; FV Bt7.90), with around 70% of its power portfolio in US-based CCGT plants, which generate strong profit contributions (as capacity revenue is on an uptrend) and have a healthy performance outlook, with 3Q as the peak season.</li></ul>

There are risks from government electricity tariff policies in both Thailand and Vietnam, as well as the impact of trade wars and economic slowdowns, which have led power producers to lower the tone of their power demand forecasts, particularly in the case of industrial users (IUs).In addition, persistently high interest rates and yields may affect the return on investment for new power projects. We view that the power sector continues to face headwinds, though the downside risk to share prices remains limited.We maintain our Neutral sector weighting and retain our top picks: GULF (Outperform; FV Bt68.75) for its well-diversified revenue structure and business portfolio, steady profit growth, limited policy risk on electricity tariff, and high growth potential; and BCPG (Outperform; FV Bt7.90), with around 70% of its power portfolio in US-based CCGT plants, which generate strong profit contributions (as capacity revenue is on an uptrend) and have a healthy performance outlook, with 3Q as the peak season.

Industry Update: Energy Group (Power Plant) - JUNE 4, 2025

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Stock Exchange of Thailand as of Sep 18th. We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD3.4bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Delta Electronics, THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL, Central Plaza Hotel, Bangchak, Advanced Info Service, Delta Electronics, Advanced Info Service.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Stock Exchange of Thailand as of Sep 18th. We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD3.4bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Delta Electronics, THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL, Central Plaza Hotel, Bangchak, Advanced Info Service, Delta Electronics, Advanced Info Service.


Thailand Short Interest Weekly (Sep 18th): Delta Electronics, THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL, Bangchak

<ul><li>The SET rebounded in line with broader Asian markets after the International Trade Court ordered a suspension of President Trump’s tariff measures.</li><li>However, the absence of strong domestic catalysts and persistently low trading volume led to profit-taking pressure, causing the index to retreat.</li><li>Still, gains in DELTA, along with energy and food stocks, helped the index close slightly higher.</li></ul>

The SET rebounded in line with broader Asian markets after the International Trade Court ordered a suspension of President Trump’s tariff measures.However, the absence of strong domestic catalysts and persistently low trading volume led to profit-taking pressure, causing the index to retreat.Still, gains in DELTA, along with energy and food stocks, helped the index close slightly higher.

Thailand

Gulf Development Public Company Limited is a holding company that invests in a diversified portfolio including conventional and renewable power generation, natural gas supply and distribution, infrastructure development, and digital businesses. It develops and manages gas-fired, solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. The company is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, and was founded in 2007.

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KTX Zoom: Follow Developments in US-China Trade Talks Today - JUNE 9, 2025

Today's SET Index is expected to move sideways down, with the support levels at 1,127 and 1,114 points and the resistance levels at 1,144 and 1,150...

Krungthai XSpring

KTX Zoom - JUNE 5, 2025

The SET Index is expected to weaken, with the support levels at 1,127/1,114 points and the resistance at 1,144/1,150 points. Technically, no buy...

Krungthai XSpring

Industry Update: Energy Group (Power Plant) - JUNE 4, 2025

We maintain our Neutral sector weighting and retain our top picks: GULF (Outperform; FV Bt68.75) for its well-diversified revenue structure and...

Krungthai XSpring

Thailand Short Interest Weekly (Sep 18th): Delta Electronics, THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL, Bangchak

We analyzed SET short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Delta Electronics (DELTA TB), THAI AIRWAYS...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Technical Analysis - MAY 30, 2025

The SET rebounded in line with broader Asian markets after the International Trade Court ordered a suspension of President Trump’s tariff measures.

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