December 2018, resulting in the increase in fuel consumption. 3.2.2 Equity increased in the amount of Baht 727.48 million. The main reasons were as follows: (1) The profit of the 1st quarter of 2019 in the

consumption better as a result in the first quarter of year 2019, the group has revenue from sales of products and services has increased from the previous year in the amount Baht 38.34 million, and predicted

is likely leaving its mark on the Thai economy. Private consumption growth moderated noticeably in Q1 while private investment fell, reflecting dampening domestic demand. Manufacturing output

from contraction of export sector as global consumer demand weakened. The tourism sector and private consumption grew at a slower pace. On the other hand, the personal loan of commercial banks and

positively, private consumption remained robust through amid still- weak inflation. On 10th July, a new cabinet was formed that should largely see policy continuation; however, given the coalition’s slim

the decrease in fuel consumption. Management Discussion and Analysis For the 1 st Quarter Ended 31 March, 2018 Page 7 3.3 Analysis of Equity As at March 31, 2018, equity was Baht 62,849.62 million

activity in the first quarter of 2018 continued to expand from the previous quarter, driven mainly by the solid growth momentum of merchandise exports and the tourism sector. Private consumption continued to

growth rate of 3.8 percent in the first 9 months of 2017 (comparing with the growth rate of 3.3 percent in the first 9 months of 2016), the growth rate was produced by export and consumption of the private

merchandise exports which continued expand with a growth 13.1% consistent with global demand growth and continual increase in crude oil prices. Domestic demand robustly expanded by private consumption which

central bank is likely to keep interest rates low for the foreseeable future. Economic indicators for June and the second quarter of this year suggested an expansion in private investment and consumption