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PUBLIC EXPENDITURE Go easy on spending, economists urge Slowdown, inflation could hit tax revenue and delay budget disbursement; govt 'should prioritise plans' THAI spending big on Suvarnabhumi Thai Airways International has spent Bt1.9 billion on infrastructure to support its ground support services at Suvarnabhumi Airport, ensuring a more efficient operation than at the old airport as the airline bids to become a world-class provider of such services. Used-car sales could be a sign of the times Fuel prices are on the rise and so are interest rates. Funds flowing into SET as dollar falls Capital is continuing to flow into the Thai stock market in the wake of the US dollar's depre- ciation as foreign investors shift to other currency-denominated assets, according to securities houses. Status as biggest rice exporter 'at risk' Thailand may lose its position as the world's biggest rice exporter within three years if the government sticks to its interventionist policy, particularly its rice-pledging programme, said the president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association. Crowne units ready for viewing Buyers flock to prime sites as realty market recovers EASTERN STAR New condos at Narathiwas Developer builds second site with middle-segment units from Bt3.9m Hot Stocks Stock: Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) INVESTING AND LENDING Offers aplenty at Money Expo '06 Banks exhibiting at annual fair will feature low introductory rates on many loan products, as well as gifts and prizes Banks now more wary over loans to exporters Given the sharp appreciation of the baht against the US dollar, TMB Bank has temporarily stopped extending loans to new exporter customers while other commercial banks are closely monitoring the situation. More Thai stocks join FTSE/Asean 40 Three stocks - Siam Commercial Bank, Thai Petrochemical Industry, and Krung Thai Bank have been added to the FTSE/Asean 40 Index, increasing the local stock market's investment weighting in the index to 15.35 per cent. TELECOM REGULATIONS NTC okays two Net gateway licences AIS-TOT joint venture and True Corp to get type-2 permits DAIRY FARMING MBK goat products are ready to hit local stores Sirichai-brand milk and beauty items will also be sold to Asean and Middle East countries after domestic launch	Top Stories DVD, VCD piracy is worsening Funds flowing into SET as dollar falls THAI spending big on Suvarnabhumi Rise in jobless as firms cut costs Cabinet considers cost cuts

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