Most parties still struggling with public relations, say experts

China still bright, but risks loom

The outlook for the Chinese economy remains bright, but great risks lurk ahead, China experts warned yesterday.

Ex-McThai chief: Taking time to smell the roses

Is there life after McDonald’s? You bet, says Dej Bulsuk, who built up the multi billion-baht empire of McThai, the joint venture he formed with US hamburger giant McDonald’s 22 years ago.

STREET WISE: Leaflet comment could backfire

With the election just six days away, no candidate can afford to waste a single minute doing anything but getting out his or her message.

Major industrial estate across the border

Koh Kong Industrial Estate in western Cambodia is an alternative investment spot located on a corridor with access to regional and world markets.

Panel to allocate frequencies

The national telecom regulator has established a committee to prepare an interim frequency-allocation plan to meet demand ahead of the master plan’s completion in July.

Managing the Cultures...

Inspiring the Team: Listening properly can work wonders

SCB SECURITIES: Targeting the richer investor

Private-fund unit banks on IPO trend

SHOPPING FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR: Youngsters cool to Yaowarat

Younger Chinese now tending to steer clear of traditional outlets

Special: Tax planning for the family holding company

Last week I discussed the considerable advantages in undertaking tax planning in any business, and provided you with my 10 principles of general tax planning. This week I would like to begin discussing specific tax-planning principles for the family business.

Homeware and design take centre stage in Phuket

Despite the devastating tsunami, Phuket remains an attractive destination for foreign visitors and expatriates alike, with opportunities for homeware and design companies. Home Show Asia is coming to Phuket to take advantage of this trend and promises to inspire thousands of home lovers to refine their living spaces when it appears at the Royal Phuket City Hotel from March 25-27.

ON THE MARKET: Cleaner and clearer

With acne and pimples the No-1 skincare problem among teenagers, Johnson and Johnson (Thailand) – the manufacturer and distributor of “Clean and Clear” skincare products – has launched “Clean & Clear Acne Speed Clearing” acne gel and “Clean & Clear Acne Clearing Cleanser” facial foam.

INVESTMENT: Dabbling in futures

Since most ordinary investors are still hesitant about getting into the agricultural futures market, here are a few pointers on how it differs from trading in shares

A good year to pick and choose

At the end of last month, this column made its 2005 predictions for the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

URBAN HOUSING: Traffic chaos shifts buyers to inner city

Outlook bright for sites in city centre

Phuket developers brace for tough times in wake of tsunami fall-out

For many real-estate agencies in Phuket, its never been this quiet.