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>Technically, the SET Index is expected to weaken, with the support at 1,180/1,167 points and the resistance at 1,193/1,200 points.</li><li>The medium-term outlook remains in a downtrend, with the index forming a zig-zag down pattern to find the bottom within the range of 1,130-1,506 points.</li><li>In the short term, the index has resumed its decline, testing the previous new low of 1,186.36 points (recorded on February 28) to determine whether this is the cycle's bottom or if it will continue downward to establish a new low. </li></ul>

Technically, the SET Index is expected to weaken, with the support at 1,180/1,167 points and the resistance at 1,193/1,200 points.The medium-term outlook remains in a downtrend, with the index forming a zig-zag down pattern to find the bottom within the range of 1,130-1,506 points.In the short term, the index has resumed its decline, testing the previous new low of 1,186.36 points (recorded on February 28) to determine whether this is the cycle's bottom or if it will continue downward to establish a new low. 

KTX Zoom - Keep an Eye on Trump's Speech and US Retail Sector Earnings

<ul><li>Thai inflation continues to recover, keeping real interest rates the lowest in Asia, increasing the chance of maintaining interest rates.</li><li>Thai inflation rate for January (to be announced on February 5) is expected to continue accelerating.</li><li>The consensus forecasts a 1.4% YoY increase (vs. 1.2% YoY in the previous month), remaining within the target range of 1-3%. </li></ul>

Thai inflation continues to recover, keeping real interest rates the lowest in Asia, increasing the chance of maintaining interest rates.Thai inflation rate for January (to be announced on February 5) is expected to continue accelerating.The consensus forecasts a 1.4% YoY increase (vs. 1.2% YoY in the previous month), remaining within the target range of 1-3%. 

<ul><li>ERC opening public hearings on electricity rates for January-April 2025 period, with scenarios 1-3 ranging from Bt4.18 to 5.49/unit</li><li>The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is currently opening public hearings (from November 8-22) on the Ft rate and electricity rates for the January-April 2025 period under three scenarios, resulting in new tariff rates ranging from Bt4.18 to Bt5.49 per unit.</li></ul><ul><li>We see Scenario 3 as the most likely outcome, with the Ft and electricity rate for the January-April 2025 period remaining unchanged from the previous period at Bt0.3972 per unit and Bt4.18 per unit, respectively.</li></ul>

ERC opening public hearings on electricity rates for January-April 2025 period, with scenarios 1-3 ranging from Bt4.18 to 5.49/unitThe Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is currently opening public hearings (from November 8-22) on the Ft rate and electricity rates for the January-April 2025 period under three scenarios, resulting in new tariff rates ranging from Bt4.18 to Bt5.49 per unit.We see Scenario 3 as the most likely outcome, with the Ft and electricity rate for the January-April 2025 period remaining unchanged from the previous period at Bt0.3972 per unit and Bt4.18 per unit, respectively.

<ul><li>We have revised down our Dubai crude oil price assumptions for 2024-26E to USD80, USD75, and USD73/bbl, respectively.</li><li>The downward trend in oil prices due to global risks (e.g., increased supply and slower demand amid the unrest in the Middle East) is expected to negatively impact PTTEP, as approximately 30% of its sales volume is exposed to crude oil prices, and the stock shows a high correlation of around 0.8 with crude oil prices.</li><li>For the refinery sector, we anticipate short-term negative effects, likely due to inventory losses in 3Q24E from the sharp decline in crude oil prices, against a neutral impact in the medium term given declining crude oil costs and crude premiums. </li></ul>

We have revised down our Dubai crude oil price assumptions for 2024-26E to USD80, USD75, and USD73/bbl, respectively.The downward trend in oil prices due to global risks (e.g., increased supply and slower demand amid the unrest in the Middle East) is expected to negatively impact PTTEP, as approximately 30% of its sales volume is exposed to crude oil prices, and the stock shows a high correlation of around 0.8 with crude oil prices.For the refinery sector, we anticipate short-term negative effects, likely due to inventory losses in 3Q24E from the sharp decline in crude oil prices, against a neutral impact in the medium term given declining crude oil costs and crude premiums. 

Industry Update: Energy (Oil) - SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

<ul><li>KTX expects that the sale of Type A investment units of the Vayupak 1 Fund (VAYU1), scheduled for September 16-20, will meet the target of Bt150bn, with Bt50bn from individual investors and Bt100bn from institutional investors. (Note: these proportions may vary slightly depending on the authorities' discretion.)</li><li>The fund guarantees the principal and offers a minimum annual return of 3% (up to a maximum of 9%) over 10 years.</li><li>This attractive return, combined with high liquidity, is expected to encourage individual investors to shift funds from bank deposits to VAYU1 for better returns. </li></ul>

KTX expects that the sale of Type A investment units of the Vayupak 1 Fund (VAYU1), scheduled for September 16-20, will meet the target of Bt150bn, with Bt50bn from individual investors and Bt100bn from institutional investors. (Note: these proportions may vary slightly depending on the authorities' discretion.)The fund guarantees the principal and offers a minimum annual return of 3% (up to a maximum of 9%) over 10 years.This attractive return, combined with high liquidity, is expected to encourage individual investors to shift funds from bank deposits to VAYU1 for better returns. 

Special Report – Vayupak Fund 1 (VAYU1)

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PTT Public Company Limited operates as an oil and gas company. The Company produces, transports, and sells natural gas, crude oil, lubricants, aviation and marine, and petrochemical products. PTT offers fleet cards, storage, electronic bill presentment, and other related services. PTT serves customers in Thailand.

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KTX Zoom - Keep an Eye on Trump's Speech and US Retail Sector Earnings

Technically, the SET Index is expected to weaken, with the support at 1,180/1,167 points and the resistance at 1,193/1,200 points.

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KTX AHEAD - February 3, 2025

Thai inflation continues to recover, keeping real interest rates the lowest in Asia, increasing the chance of maintaining interest rates.

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Energy (Power) - November 12, 2024

ERC opening public hearings on electricity rates for January-April 2025 period, with scenarios 1-3 ranging from Bt4.18 to 5.49/unit

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Industry Update: Energy (Oil) - SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The downward trend in oil prices due to global risks (e.g., increased supply and slower demand amid the unrest in the Middle East) is expected to...

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Special Report – Vayupak Fund 1 (VAYU1)

KTX expects that the sale of Type A investment units of the Vayupak 1 Fund (VAYU1), scheduled for September 16-20, will meet the target of Bt150bn

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