statements. Overall market environment The Thai economy during the third quarter of 2018 continued to expand particularly from domestic demand. Private consumption grew mainly from the durable goods segment
expand largely from domestic demands contributed both from private consumption and private investment. Private consumption grew notably in durable goods segment (especially in vehicles) while growth in non
production, as farm income has remained subdued due to falls in market prices. Nevertheless, overall domestic demand grew at a moderate pace, and durable goods consumption has slowly picked up. The performance
on the opposite slightly increased, reflecting the increase of the purchasing power in durable goods and the effect from new model launch from many brands. For the period of January to June, total
consumption expanded gradually, in line with the expansion of consumption expenditure on durable goods and greater consumer confidence, as well as improvements in farm income. Meanwhile, private investment
), enhanced quality parameters well beyond targets, and merged the subsidiary Saraburi Quicklime into Golden Lime (EBT), which will result in SG&A synergies from 2020 onwards. We are looking forward to these
merged structure and details for the Company subsidiary’s merger project in Philippines (known as “the Transaction”) which approved by EGM dated August 10, 2017 in consider to minimize potential tax risks
million, an increase of 7.8%. For domestic sectors, consumption and investment started to recover, though not yet at broad-based level. This was reflected from durable goods consumption that showed sign of
totaling 35.4 million, an increase of 8.8% yoy. For domestic sectors, consumption and investment started to recover, though not yet at broad-based level. This was reflected from durable goods consumption
driven by improving domestic economic conditions, bouyant exports and the tourism sector. The market expects private consumption to have expanded, with higher spending on durable goods – particularly