and 36.0% in 1Q16 following softer handset subsidies and one- time USO fee booked in 1Q16. Net profit was Bt7,693mn, improved 19% QoQ but dropped 4.7% YoY. FY17 guidance is maintained (Please see detail
Environment Mobile market continued to grow following customer behavior using more mobile data while 4G penetration expanding. Handset subsidies stay as a key attraction for operators to acquire and retain
spend on advertising and slow down to increase marketing budget according to Thailand’s mourning period of King Rama 9. However, customers who focus on content services are continue to advertise. 4) Other
– December) historically generates higher revenue and earnings contribution to VGI Group, the mourning period is expected to impact the digital media segment by approximately 1 month in 3Q 2017/18. This impact
renovation of three hotels under Dusit Thani brand, and caused by a temporarily weaker demand from catering and convention during the mourning period and the royal funeral of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Earnings
. Because of the Company and subsidies have transferred the ownership the following rights to the projects as follows; J Biz-J town- J City -J villa preaksa , J Biz- J Town J City - J Villa Rangsit, J Biz- J
of handset subsidies ( See Significant Event) . Considering relevant comparison, throughout 2019 the discussion of AIS's performance will be based on without TFRS15. Significant Event Since Jan-19, AIS
subsequent mourning period to October 2017, Entertainment and promotional marketing decrease out of respect to the country beloved King and out of request from the Government along with a decrease in private
in public buses, and fleet trucks by price subsidies on B20 to be lower than B7 by 3 Baht/liter through State Oil Fund, more encouraging public to use B20 by increasing price subsidies on B20 from 3
all android handsets, to exhibit leadership in 4G. Handset subsidies remained stable and more targeted; however, the competition in fixed- speed unlimited plans has challenged an ability to increase