still affected by the oil price volatility in the global market. Despite the crude oil price recovery, the average crack spread between finished product and referenced crude oil price continues to decline

global steel industry participants in all the regions. Careful estimation for raw material purchasing and production cost management is seriously needed in order to cope with the more dynamic business

than in 2017 which mainly supported by acceleration of global economy growth. Moreover, expansion in private consumption, export growth, and private investment from last year was due to higher consumer

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

private consumption and total investment were constantly expanding. However, Thai economy still faces external risk such as U.S. monetary and trade policy and global economic uncertainty. As of August 31

increased use of autoclaved aerated concrete blocks as Thailand follows a global trend. The nonferrous mining segment in our key export market Laos remains strong however as a new competitor comes on stream

public consumption and private investment were constantly expanding. However, Thai economy still faces other risk such as The U.S.-China trade war, global economic uncertainty and domestic political

volume vs last year same period. The impact on the financial performance was significantly mitigated (operational cost saving program launched still in Q1 after Covid-19) and longer term via a network

, which is partly due to global economic recovery, as well as the growth in exports of electronic goods which supports Internet of Things (IoT). Private consumption expanded at a moderate pace as overall

expanded at a slower pace compared to the previous quarter, with merchandise exports contracting as global trade weakened, resulting in a decline in domestic industrial production. Meanwhile, tourism