Keep Juthamas in job, Pracha to ask board
Caretaker Tourism and Sports Minister Pracha Maleenont will today propose that the board members of the Tourism Authority of Thailand extend the term of the agency's governor, Juthamas Siriwan.
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Vayupak portfolio adjustment
Following the fluctuations in the bond and equity markets, the Vayupak Fund is to adjust its investment portfolio, MFC Asset Management president Pichit Akrathit said yesterday.
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Fitch affirms GSB support rating
Fitch Ratings yesterday affirmed the support rating of the Government Savings Bank (GSB) at 2, as it believes there is a high probability that state support would be forthcoming, if necessary.
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EKARAT ENGINEERING
Selective IPO allocation
Solar energy firm to offer 68% of shares to investors familiar with its business
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Thanong prays for successor
The caretaker finance minister has admitted he was praying his successor will know what he is doing so he can cope with the financial mess caused by the current political crisis.
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IN BRIEF
Bt16m project for rice granaries, book about HM the King's inventions
To celebrate His Majesty the King's accession to the throne, the Commerce Ministry will spend Bt16 million to set up six granaries in key rice production areas and produce 60,000 book and VCD sets detailing the King's inventions.
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Telcoms to ask TOT for concession change
TOT Plc's private concessionaires plan to talk to the state agency about amending their contracts with a view to scrapping the interconnection charge currently included in the annual concession fee they already pay to TOT.
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PROPERTY PERFECT
Developer cuts land-bank budget
Firm reduces investment in new Bangkok plots as prices rise on back of govt rail project
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STREET WISE
Regulator likely to restate bidding stance
The Electricity Regulatory Board is expected to reiterate its stance today disallowing both Electricity Generating Plc (Egco) and Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding Plc from bidding for independent power producer contracts.
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Regulator likely to restate bidding stance
The Electricity Regulatory Board is expected to reiterate its stance today disallowing both Electricity Generating Plc (Egco) and Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding Plc from bidding for independent power producer contracts.
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SPECIAL
Big opportunities in drug research
A 2005 edition of Newsweek claimed that, "With the human genome mapped in 2003, a new era in medicine is under way. Now, fast and powerful techniques are transforming the way drugs are discovered and developed."
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Growth still expected, say US firms
Corruption and local protectionism are the two main concerns pointed out by senior executives of American companies here, though they are still bullish on business and profit growth, according to a recent survey by the American Chamber of Commerce.
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Duke of York to talk trade with Somkid
In his mission to boost trade and investment between the United Kingdom and Thailand, His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, will today meet caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
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LATE NEWS
Thailand-China pact this year
The Federation of Thai Industries said yesterday that the project to establish a Thailand-China Business Council with 11 southern provinces of China would be completed this year.
FTI chairman Santi Vilassakdanond said yesterday that his organisation would meet with the Board of Investment Office to draw up plans to encourage more cooperation with the private sector in those targeted provinces.
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TAT targets more shoppers
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Visa International have joined up to launch the "Thailand Grand Sale 2006" campaign, which aims not only to promote the country as a shopping paradise, but also to boost the tourism industry during the current low season.
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Top brands too pricey - survey
Nine out of 10 Thais think designer brands are overpriced. When they do buy them, they favour DKNY, Christian Dior and Chanel; though were money no object, Louis Vuitton would be their brand of choice.
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90TPI UNITS PLEDGE:
'We'll press on despite no support'
Prachai seeks to explain non-payment
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Green tea in decline as tastes change
Uni-President (Thailand) Ltd plans to introduce two to three product lines, including instant noodles, to offset slumping sales of its green tea.
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Ageing population offers business opportunities
Thailand is turning into an "aged population" society, offering opportunities for investors to create businesses catering to this group of high spenders.
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