have not been sufficient to completely offset shrinking consumer purchasing power, particularly in tourist areas. The Company has placed great importance on complying stringently and promptly with the
that bolstered purchasing power. Government expenditure also plays important role in sustaining the economy with fixed expenses continuing to expand in comparison to the same period last year, especially
the Thai economy driven by the relaxation of controls and lower concerns on COVID-19 situation which brought in foreign tourists and increased business activities. Overall, AIS reported core service
restrictions and faced 100% drop in foreign tourist numbers. Likewise, the export sector has been affected by declining demand from trading-partner countries. In addition, the purchasing power of consumers is
increased by 1.3% from Q2/2020 due to the launch of marketing promotions during Q2/2020, resulting in lower gross profit margin than normal operations during Q2/2021. • However, gross profit margin in 1H/2021
wide range of economic activities, weakening purchasing powers, lowering household income, increasing number of laid off labors, high debt burden, and lowest consumers’ confidence in more than 21 years
price competition due to a lower purchasing power in price-sensitive customers. The blended ARPU slightly increased 0.8% QoQ from a high season with more inbound and outbound tourists coupled with AIS
OHTL Public Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries Management Discussion and Analysis for Three-Month Period Ended 31 December 2017 (Unit: Thousand Baht) 2017 2016 Increased/(Decreased) % Occupancy 52.2
, causing the consumer purchasing power to decrease, together with the concerns of users about future inflation. As a result, users were more cautious in their spending. The gross profit from digital content
business was adversely affected by purchasing from pipe laying projects; waiting for bidding, waiting for contract signing, and pending to start the work after contract signing. Besides, cost of HDPE resin