decline in September 2.) growth in private consumption supported by higher household income in various sectors, including agriculture, and recovering consumer confidence, whilst inflation level also grew

investment in infrastructure 3.) growth in private consumption continues despite a lower rate of growth however, government subsidy to the low-income citizens could help stimulate near-term consumption

increase in minimum wages, local SME projects and agricultural business reform, to support the low-income group. Overall, the Thai economy is on course for a steady year of growth, according to the Bank of

profit ratio stood at 35.7%. Gross Profit Ratio & Operating Profit Ratio In 2Q18, CPN’s gross profit ratio, excluding other income, dropped to 48.0% from 50.1% in the previous year (the first six months of

corporate income tax and interest expenses of THB 27mn and THB 2mn, respectively. Net cash used in investing activities was THB 341mn, mainly from cash paid to invest in COMASS of THB 225mn and cash paid to

partly offset by cash paid for corporate income tax of THB 25mn. Net cash used in investing activities was THB 286mn, mainly from cash paid for acquisition of equipment of THB 208mn from expansion of media

activities of THB 291mn which was partially offset by cash paid for corporate income tax of THB 85mn. Net cash used in investing activities was THB 471mn, mainly from cash paid for 1) acquisition of equipment

% % Administrative expenses to sales 11.1% 10.7% Finance costs 16.4 16.2 +2% Share of profit (loss) from investment in subsidiaries and joint ventures (1) (1.5) +35% Tax (income) 0 (16) +101% Net profit (loss) major

THB 60mn. Nevertheless, there were partially offset by an increase in 3) long-term loans of THB 102mn, 4) trade and other payables of THB 60mn, 5) deferred incomes of THB 13mn and 6) income tax payable

strong. Household income in the agricultural sector contracted, both in term of price and output. Meanwhile, non-farm household income remained stable. However, private consumption and export was seen