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.

Event-Driven

<ul><li>The amalgamation will entail the ratios for allocations of shares in the NewCo to the shareholders of GULF and INTUCH as detailed below.</li><li>The amalgamation process and the establishment of the NewCo are expected to be completed in 2Q25.</li><li>The restructuring is aimed at reducing duplication in the shareholding structure and facilitating growth opportunities in the energy, infrastructure, and digital businesses.</li></ul>

The amalgamation will entail the ratios for allocations of shares in the NewCo to the shareholders of GULF and INTUCH as detailed below.The amalgamation process and the establishment of the NewCo are expected to be completed in 2Q25.The restructuring is aimed at reducing duplication in the shareholding structure and facilitating growth opportunities in the energy, infrastructure, and digital businesses.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>KTX expects the index to continue weakening, setting new lows for the year, with the support levels for a potential rebound at 1,167/1,130 points and the resistance at 1,250/1,266 points.</li><li>We recommend buying once a strong technical reversal pattern, specifically a V-shaped recovery, emerges.</li><li>Key market highlights include: i) clarity on US reciprocal tariffs for countries with trade surpluses with the US, including Thailand, before enforcement in early April 2025; ii) economic stimulus measures from the Chinese government; iii) outcomes of the Fed, ECB, and BoE meetings; iv) market impact from the ex-dividend effect; and v) domestic politics, with the no-confidence debate against the government potentially leading to a Cabinet reshuffle.</li></ul>

KTX expects the index to continue weakening, setting new lows for the year, with the support levels for a potential rebound at 1,167/1,130 points and the resistance at 1,250/1,266 points.We recommend buying once a strong technical reversal pattern, specifically a V-shaped recovery, emerges.Key market highlights include: i) clarity on US reciprocal tariffs for countries with trade surpluses with the US, including Thailand, before enforcement in early April 2025; ii) economic stimulus measures from the Chinese government; iii) outcomes of the Fed, ECB, and BoE meetings; iv) market impact from the ex-dividend effect; and v) domestic politics, with the no-confidence debate against the government potentially leading to a Cabinet reshuffle.

Monthly Report: March 2025 (March 6, 2025)

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul><li>Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways down, with the support at 1,280/1,273 points and the resistance at 1,295 (10-day EMA)/1,300 points.</li><li>In the medium term, the index remains in a downtrend, forming a rounding-top pattern within the 1,220-1,506-point range.</li><li>In the short term, the index continues its downward trajectory (zig-zag down), with signs of further weakness emerging after a three-day rebound from the new low of 1,252 points on February 7. </li></ul>

Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways down, with the support at 1,280/1,273 points and the resistance at 1,295 (10-day EMA)/1,300 points.In the medium term, the index remains in a downtrend, forming a rounding-top pattern within the 1,220-1,506-point range.In the short term, the index continues its downward trajectory (zig-zag down), with signs of further weakness emerging after a three-day rebound from the new low of 1,252 points on February 7. 

KTX Zoom - US Retail Sales and EU 4Q24 GDP Growth FEBRUARY 14, 2025

<ul><li>The SET Index is expected to weaken, with the support at 1,370/1,350 points and the resistance at 1,420/1,440 points.</li><li>Key highlights influencing the market include: i) the first 100-day policies after Trump's inauguration as US president on January 20, 2025, such as raising import tariffs on countries with trade surpluses with the US, expelling migrant workers, cutting corporate tax rates, ending the Russia-Ukraine war, and withdrawing from the Paris Agreement (clean energy);</li><li>ii) selling pressure from LTF maturity</li></ul>

The SET Index is expected to weaken, with the support at 1,370/1,350 points and the resistance at 1,420/1,440 points.Key highlights influencing the market include: i) the first 100-day policies after Trump's inauguration as US president on January 20, 2025, such as raising import tariffs on countries with trade surpluses with the US, expelling migrant workers, cutting corporate tax rates, ending the Russia-Ukraine war, and withdrawing from the Paris Agreement (clean energy);ii) selling pressure from LTF maturity

<ul><li>KTX expects sideways-up movement with the resistance at 1,455/1,472 points and the support at 1,412/1,400 points.</li><li>Key highlights impacting the market include: I) December effect – increased domestic fund purchases from TESG, SSF, RMF, along with the Vayupak Fund; ii) foreign selling pressure expected to ease due to a pause in investments ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays; and iii) gradual implementation of government measures aimed at boosting confidence in economic growth.</li><li>Risks include a potential reduction in investment in Asian and Thai stock markets in favor of USD assets (e.g., US equities, Russell 2000 Index, US Dollar Index), which are expected to benefit from the policies of President Trump, who will officially take office on January 20, 2025.</li></ul>

KTX expects sideways-up movement with the resistance at 1,455/1,472 points and the support at 1,412/1,400 points.Key highlights impacting the market include: I) December effect – increased domestic fund purchases from TESG, SSF, RMF, along with the Vayupak Fund; ii) foreign selling pressure expected to ease due to a pause in investments ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays; and iii) gradual implementation of government measures aimed at boosting confidence in economic growth.Risks include a potential reduction in investment in Asian and Thai stock markets in favor of USD assets (e.g., US equities, Russell 2000 Index, US Dollar Index), which are expected to benefit from the policies of President Trump, who will officially take office on January 20, 2025.

Thailand

Intouch Holdings Public Company Limited is a holding company that invests in diversified telecommunication and media and advertising businesses.  The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides television broadcasting, cellular phone and wireless services.

Price Gauge
52-week Range	0.00 - 0.00
Market Cap (USDm)	0.00
P/E	0.00
Dividend (Yield)	0.00

Intouch Holdings (INTUCH-R TB)

GULF-INTUCH Amalgamation

Restructuring is aimed at reducing duplication in the shareholding structure and facilitating growth opportunities in the energy, infrastructure,...

Krungthai XSpring

Monthly Report: March 2025 (March 6, 2025)

KTX expects the index to continue weakening, setting new lows for the year, with the support levels for a potential rebound at 1,167/1,130 points...

Krungthai XSpring

KTX Zoom - US Retail Sales and EU 4Q24 GDP Growth FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways down, with the support at 1,280/1,273 points and the resistance at 1,295 (10-day EMA)/1,300...

Krungthai XSpring

Monthly Report: January 2025

Clouded by concerns over the first 100-day measures following Trump's inauguration as US president. The SET Index is expected to weaken...

Krungthai XSpring

Monthly Report: December 2024

Key highlights impacting the market include: I) December effect – increased domestic fund purchases from TESG, SSF, RMF, along with the Vayupak Fund

Krungthai XSpring

Price Gauge

52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)