In the MAAT's prediction for the full year, Mr Triluj said ad spending on digital TV will lead to an expected 11% decline in ad spending this year to 108.18. Amarin Printing and Publishing Plc posted a net loss of 170.81 million baht in the first half, down from 342.67 million baht that time last year, although it reported revenue totalling 940.19 million baht, up from 754.93 million baht in the same period last year. Matichon Plc reported 450 million baht in six-month consolidated revenue, down from 454.26 million baht in the same period last year, with net profit of 7.1 million baht against a 61.43 million baht net loss in the first half of last year. Siam Sports Syndicate Plc reported revenue for the same period of 468.34 million baht, down from 549.92 million baht, with a net loss of 129.67 million baht, down from 167.51 million baht in the same period last year. The Bangkok Post Plc said sales and services income totalled 641.93 million baht for the first half of the year, down from 794.74 million baht at that time last year, with a net loss of 117.86 million baht, down from 146.97 million baht last year.

Source: Bangkok Post August 23, 2017 02:26 UTC