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Unexpected Tanayong’s BTSC takeover suprises analysts
Surprised brokers yesterday urged property tycoon Keeree Kanjanapas to reveal the real purpose of the unexpected takeover of Skytrain operator Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTSC) by his property firm, Tanayong, and the consequent backdoor stock-market listing of the mass-transit company.
Surprised brokers yesterday urged property tycoon Keeree Kanjanapas to reveal the real purpose of the unexpected takeover of Skytrain operator Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTSC) by his property firm, Tanayong, and the consequent backdoor stock-market listing of the mass-transit company.
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Tanayong’s BTSC takeover amazes analysts
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