FOOD SECTOR
Betagro going all out for safety of its products
Firm sees reputation for hygiene as its passport into the world market for chicken, pork and sausages
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Jungceylon construction starts again
After a lull of five months, construction of the huge Jungceylon mall project in Patong is once more under way, with the mall's new owners saying that much of it will be open for business in November or December.
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RUBBER
Global summit to debate trends and innovation
Kingdom needs to enhance competitiveness, bargaining power as it aims to become Asian development hub
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Hemaraj almost fully booked
Buyers now busy with interior plans
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CONDOMINIUMS
Plus brings many extras to 'X' estates
Affordable apartments promise trendy lifestyle for urban professionals
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The smart money is going into private funds
High oil prices and inflation have been a continuing concern since last year. As well as these factors, Thailand's slowing economy has brought increased tension to the lives of many people.
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Mor Chit development project all set to ride again
The Finance Ministry is to open new bids for land development at the Mor Chit Skytrain terminal, according to a source.
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Hospital group's international focus
Prasit Patana Plc, the operator of three Phyathai Hospitals, is opening an office in Saudi Arabia today, to be followed by Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Burma, as it shifts its focus to the international market.
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True seeks licence to operate another mobile phone service
Samutprakan Media Corp Co Ltd, a new unit of True Corp Plc, has asked for a cellular licence but the telecom regulator is not sure it can approve the application.
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No real economic revival until late '07: Siam Cement
Even though the general election will be held on October 15, the economy will not really pick up until towards the end of next year, Siam Cement president Kan Trakulhoon said last week.
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Property NPLs increase by 52%
Non-performing loans (NPLs) in the property, construction, public-utility and agricultural sectors rose significantly in the first quarter, amid lower domestic consumption and the economic slowdown.
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Banking's a headache when you have to know it all
Even though commercial banks have jumped on the bandwagon of universal service in order to become more competitive, some have yet to benefit from the status because of a lack of expertise in each financial area.
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Developer aims for 15% growth
Sansiri Plc, a developer targeting the upper-middle-class residential market, expects to maintain its profits on par with last year despite the political uncertainty and sluggish demand that other property firms have witnessed.
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Why pay your workers? We'll manage your payroll
Relative newcomer General Outsourcing Co Ltd believes its versatile payroll-management service will make it the leader in the local outsourcing industry in the next two years.
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LATE NEWS
Central Hotels opens in Phuket
Central Hotels and Resorts has opened a regional sales office in Phuket, headed by assistant sales director Sajeephan Maneesnongkhun.
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New properties boost Manpower's hotel recruitment services
Manpower, an American employment services company, sees a bright future for recruiting human resources for hotels in Thailand since more than 50 new properties have opened in the past four years.
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World Cup has restaurant tills jingling
While people were enjoying 64 football matches in the one-month World Cup that ended on July 9, restaurants were also benefiting from high sales of alcohol.
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Asean takes exception to Indian FTA stance
Negotiations on an Asean-India free-trade agreement are deadlocked, India's offer having failed to satisfy the Southeast Asian group at the recent meeting of senior officials in Singapore.
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