Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

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>We believe the BOT’s fee reduction measures will have only a limited and manageable impact on the banking sector’s earnings.</li><li>KTX maintains its Overweight stance on the banking sector, with KBANK (Outperform, TP Bt212.90) and BBL (Neutral, TP Bt175.80) remaining our top picks.</li><li>The Bank of Thailand (BOT) announced new regulations on June 2, 2026, introducing service fee standards and reducing fees on 19 items across four key areas: deposits, electronic cards, payment services, and SME lending.</li></ul>

We believe the BOT’s fee reduction measures will have only a limited and manageable impact on the banking sector’s earnings.KTX maintains its Overweight stance on the banking sector, with KBANK (Outperform, TP Bt212.90) and BBL (Neutral, TP Bt175.80) remaining our top picks.The Bank of Thailand (BOT) announced new regulations on June 2, 2026, introducing service fee standards and reducing fees on 19 items across four key areas: deposits, electronic cards, payment services, and SME lending.

Banking: Fee Structure Adjustment: Limited Impact On Earnings - Overweight

<ul><li>The US and Iran have reached a draft agreement to extend the ceasefire by another 60 days, while the Strait of Hormuz is set to fully reopen for commercial shipping.</li><li>US Core PCE inflation, which excludes food and energy, rose 3.3% YoY in April, in line with market expectations, following a 3.2% increase in March.</li><li>The MSCI Rebalance will take effect after today's market close. MRDIYT and TFG will be added to the MSCI Global Small Cap Index, while TOA will be removed.</li></ul>

The US and Iran have reached a draft agreement to extend the ceasefire by another 60 days, while the Strait of Hormuz is set to fully reopen for commercial shipping.US Core PCE inflation, which excludes food and energy, rose 3.3% YoY in April, in line with market expectations, following a 3.2% increase in March.The MSCI Rebalance will take effect after today's market close. MRDIYT and TFG will be added to the MSCI Global Small Cap Index, while TOA will be removed.

<ul><li>The banking sector’s 1Q26 results came in broadly better than market expectations, supported by strong non-NII growth and effective cost control, despite NIM pressure weighing on interest income.</li><li>Provisions increased to cushion uncertainties, while asset quality remained stable to slightly improved.</li><li>Sector-wide strategies remain aligned, focusing on quality growth, cost discipline, and proactive provisioning to navigate uncertainties.</li></ul>

The banking sector’s 1Q26 results came in broadly better than market expectations, supported by strong non-NII growth and effective cost control, despite NIM pressure weighing on interest income.Provisions increased to cushion uncertainties, while asset quality remained stable to slightly improved.Sector-wide strategies remain aligned, focusing on quality growth, cost discipline, and proactive provisioning to navigate uncertainties.

Banking: Thai Banks Under Pressure: Prioritizing Quality, Tightening Risk Control...

<ul><li>Expectations for a second round of US–Iran negotiations—after the first round failed over nuclear disagreements—are supporting global equity sentiment.</li><li>The 1Q26 earnings season begins with TISCO today (expected net profit of Bt1.66bn, +0.8% YoY, +0.9% QoQ).</li><li>The Cabinet approved low-interest loans for households to support energy transition (solar installation, EV purchases), positive for financials (TIDLOR, MTC) and power (GUNKUL, GULF).</li></ul>

Expectations for a second round of US–Iran negotiations—after the first round failed over nuclear disagreements—are supporting global equity sentiment.The 1Q26 earnings season begins with TISCO today (expected net profit of Bt1.66bn, +0.8% YoY, +0.9% QoQ).The Cabinet approved low-interest loans for households to support energy transition (solar installation, EV purchases), positive for financials (TIDLOR, MTC) and power (GUNKUL, GULF).

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. April 16, 2026

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 Oct 2nd. We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD3.3bn.</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 Bumrungrad Hospital, Delta Electronics, TISCO Financial, Krungthai Card, CP ALL, Delta Electronics, CP ALL, Bumrungrad Hospital, Tisco Financial.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Stock Exchange of Thailand as of Oct 2nd. We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD3.3bn.
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 Bumrungrad Hospital, Delta Electronics, TISCO Financial, Krungthai Card, CP ALL, Delta Electronics, CP ALL, Bumrungrad Hospital, Tisco Financial.


Thailand Short Interest Weekly (Oct 2nd): Bumrungrad Hospital, Delta Electronics, TISCO Financial

Thailand

TISCO Financial Group Public Co. Ltd. is a Thai financial services company operating through commercial banking, securities, asset management, and support businesses. It offers a wide range of products including retail and corporate loans, deposit products, investment services, and insurance. The company also provides investment banking, private banking, and wealth management services. Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, TISCO was established in 1969 as Thailand's first investment bank.

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TISCO Financial Group (TISCO TB)

Banking: Fee Structure Adjustment: Limited Impact On Earnings - Overweight

KTX maintains its Overweight stance on the banking sector, with KBANK (Outperform, TP Bt212.90) and BBL (Neutral, TP Bt175.80) remaining our top...

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. May 29, 2026

The US and Iran have reached a draft agreement to extend the ceasefire by another 60 days, while the Strait of Hormuz is set to fully reopen for...

Krungthai XSpring

Banking: Thai Banks Under Pressure: Prioritizing Quality, Tightening Risk Control...

The banking sector’s 1Q26 results came in broadly better than market expectations, supported by strong non-NII growth and effective cost control...

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. April 16, 2026

Expectations for a second round of US–Iran negotiations—after the first round failed over nuclear disagreements—are supporting global equity...

Krungthai XSpring

Thailand Short Interest Weekly (Oct 2nd): Bumrungrad Hospital, Delta Electronics, TISCO Financial

We analyzed SET short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB), Delta Electronics...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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