(BOT)1 summarized that the Thai economy continue to expand supported by the increasing farm household income and total nonfarm payroll income. Moreover, Consumer Confidence Index showed an uptrend when

supported our performance , and we expect these to normalize in Q4. However, pricing trend continues to be positive and while we have one kiln in maintenance we will continue to see good asset utilization

higher uncertainty, especially from foreign countries. In addition, the MPC raised concerns over the Baht’s increasing strength compared with the currencies of trading partners and competitors saying

ANALYSIS FOR Q2/2017 2 Economic condition for the year 2017 was expected to grow by 3.6 %, supported by the demand from overseas and the export, following to the economic recovery of the imported countries

time outside as well as its strength as being a media that reaches consumers when they are on the go and creating brand awareness to an extensive reach. On the contrary, Thailand's advertising industry

DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FOR Q2/2018 2 2. ECONOMIC SITUATION Thai economy for the 5 months ended May 2018 continually expanded, supported by

higher value, that translates into higher revenue per unit sold. This supported the strong 22% revenue increase year on year also helped by a supportive market particularly in our key segments of sugar

of 2017 continued to recover, primarily supported by the expansion in exports and tourism. Exports registered an 8.0 percent growth year- on-year as a result of higher exports of various types of goods

2018 expanded continuously on the back of robust exports and tourism, which is supported by stronger global economic conditions. Exports and tourist arrivals rose by 9.9 percent and 15.4 percent, from

policies of major countries and the Baht’s ongoing appreciation. However, the Thai economy has been supported by the expansion of private consumption, due to an increase in auto sales in the first half of