IBM demonstrates the 'Store of the Future' in Bangkok
IBM yesterday demonstrated its "Store of the Future", showcasing what it believes will be "the next big thing" in the retail industry.
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LATE NEWS
Thai Airways starts catering test run
Thai Airways International will test run its catering centre at Suvarnabhumi Airport on September 22, when it will prepare 500 sets of food for two international flights.
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New odour-fighting shirts hit stores tomorrow
The success earlier this year of the country's first silver nanotechnology polo shirt has prompted Innotech Textile Co Ltd to introduce four new designs to its collection, which the company hopes will bring in Bt30 million in sales next year.
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AIA floats policy linked to SET 50
American International Assurance (AIA) yesterday became the first life insurer to offer a single-premium life insurance policy with a return that is linked to the performance of the Stock Exchange of Thailand's SET 50 Index.
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Big jump seen in users of men's skincare products
Beiersdorf (Thailand) Co Ltd has seen good growth in the local men's skincare sector, with overall penetration by all market players having grown from six per cent in 2004 to 25 per cent last year.
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National Geographic culls wildlife shows
There are now fewer programmes about animals on National Geographic Channel, and more air time dedicated to investigative science programmes and shows about people, places, culture and adventure, reflecting the cable channel's new younger audiences.
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CUTTING CORRUPTION
Overhaul urged for e-auctions
Large firm says some players charge fees that make profit impossible
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Company reports
BNT ENTERTAINMENT reported that its shareholders had unanimously approved writing down the company's registered capital from Bt2.28 billion to Bt230 million by reducing issued and subscribed ordinary shares at a ratio of one existing share to 0.1 share.
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STOCK FOCUS
Thoresen Thai Agencies Plc
Kim Eng Securities (Thailand) has upgraded its recommendation on the stock of shipping services company Thoresen Thai Agencies from "buy on weakness" to "buy", with a fair value of Bt32.75 per share.
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DEBT REPAYMENT
Natural Park to sell off assets
Property firm says interest in three projects is to go to reduce debt burden
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TRAFFIC CORNER PLANS
SET demands clarification
The Stock Exchange of Thailand has required Traffic Corner Holdings Plc, the event organiser and entertainment company, to clarify its planned write-down of registered capital, the sale of new shares at possibly below market price, and new businesses.
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STREET WISE
International man of mystery
Ironically enough, Surin Upatkoon, the executive who has become a headline newsmaker, can still slip unnoticed into a crowd of the press corps. Reporters barely recognise Surin, a Malaysia-based Thai businessman, about whom they have written reams over the past few weeks.
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NOMINEES
Telenor 'not comfortable' with probe
But Ucom ready to cooperate: Brekke
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M Link 'in merger talks with Siam2You'
Handset distributor M Link Asia Corp Plc is in talks with well-known mobile-phone content provider Siam2You Plc on a takeover deal, as part of M Link's strategy to nurture its content business, an industry source said yesterday.
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Prachandra now looks to market leadership
Prachandra Osoth Dispensary Co Ltd, a maker of traditional Thai medicines for 83 years, has plans under the third generation of this family business to become a market leader in domestic alternative medicines over the next few years.
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Ministry riled over embassy escort for Tesco Lotus
Caretaker Deputy Commerce Minister Preecha Laohapongchana yesterday slammed the British Embassy for sending officials with Tesco Lotus executives to lobby the government to suspend its effort to force retail giants to temporarily halt their expansion plans.
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SUVARNABHUMI
Bangkok Airways jumps the gun Bangkok Airways will begin transferring flights from Don Muang Airport to Suvarnabhumi today, a week before the new airport's official opening.
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Kluaynamthai card 'for funds members'
Kluaynamthai Hospital Group, a local medium-sized hospital, has launched a privilege card targeting members of the Social Security Fund, as a strategy to survive amid cut-throat competition.
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New high-end housing project for Jomtien Beach
Property developer AEH Co Ltd launched a Bt1.4-billion detached-housing project yesterday called Baan Talay Pattaya, hoping to take advantage of the eastern property boom driven by the opening of Suvarnabhumi Airport.
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Thai expatriate goes multi-level
More than two decades ago, Sakchai Wanchaijiraboon, then a young man, left Bangkok for Sydney to earn more money.
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Tough times for condos as costs increase
Many condominiums in Bangkok had their common-area management fees fixed at least 10 years ago when the buildings were first completed. Not only has the cost of providing standard services risen but also, as buildings age, the cost of repairs and the need for improvement arise - an issue examined by property consultants CB Richard Ellis.
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CONSUMER CONFIDENCE
More Thais start 'saving for a rainy day'
Survey finds increased planning amid gloomier local job prospects
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