{
  "id": 1279058,
  "title": "Tollway company targets 10% growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/tollway-company-targets-10-growth",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-16T13:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bangkok Post Business",
    "slug": "bangkok-post-business",
    "url": "https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3302672/tollway-company-targets-10-growth"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Don Muang Tollway (DMT) aims for a 10% increase in revenue this year, as cost management and new ventures help offset declining traffic and rising energy expenses. DMT's managing director, Sakda Panwai, revealed the company earned 1.287 billion baht in total revenue during the first half of 2026, including toll fees, services, and product sales. Net profit amounted to 525.16 million baht. The results show DMT's capacity to control costs and stay profitable despite external factors.\n\nTraffic on the tollway averaged 95,571 vehicles in the second quarter, influenced by the Middle East conflict, higher energy prices, and a 10-day holiday period in May and June. Additionally, airlines at Don Mueang airport reduced some flights due to increased fuel costs, affecting traffic on routes connecting the airport. Despite these challenges, DMT aims to achieve a full-year revenue growth target of around 10% and will keep a close eye on economic conditions, energy prices, and traffic trends. The company is also pursuing a New Business Venture strategy to generate additional income and lessen reliance on toll revenue.\n\nPlanned expansions include engineering, repair, and maintenance of infrastructure, digital payment systems, traffic systems, and related services. Sakda Panwai highlighted that DMT's effective cost and expense management helped maintain profitability while developing new revenue streams for long-term growth.",
  "summary": "Don Muang Tollway (DMT) is targeting 10% revenue growth this year as cost controls and new businesses help offset weaker traffic and higher energy costs.",
  "key_points": [
    "Don Muang Tollway targets 10% revenue growth this year",
    "Company earned 1.287 billion baht in first half of 2026",
    "DMT focuses on cost management and new ventures for growth"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}