RICE MIND'S HEALTHY FUTURE
Instant cereal drink achieves annual sales of Bt350m as innovative product finds niche with consumers all over the world
While Thailand's rice traders face tougher foreign competition, one Thai company foresees a great opportunity to expand its market by creating an innovative rice cereal drink to attract health-conscious consumers the world over.
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Deep connection
Alcatel's French managing director wants to become a Thai citizen, and - deepening his relations with the people - has the goal of developing broadband for all Thais
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A passion for prestige that runs in the family
Jerome De Witt, owner and president of the French premium wristwatch brand Dewitt, claims direct descendancy from the French Emperor Napoleon. Yet it's not his noble lineage that resulted in him having a passion for fine, delicate wristwatches, such that he eventually created his own brand. Rather, it was because he was born into a family with a deep love for prestigious possessions.
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Close to nature in the big city
Two law practice partners spent a long time looking before deciding on their ideal 'garden home' property in Lat Phrao
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SET finalises phased commission-fee rises
The board of the Stock Exchange of Thailand yesterday finalised adjustments to the commission fees for brokerage firms, capping the increase in two steps before allowing fees to be liberalised in 2012.
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ECONOMIC SEMINAR
Execs call for more privatisation
Supavud calls for greater efficiency and transparency in high-potential sectors
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Strike over bonuses
The labour union of tile-maker Union Mosaic Industry has been on strike since Wednesday, demanding that management maintain bonus payments in spite of the company's net loss of Bt73.3 million over the first nine months of the year.
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IN BRIEF
Domodedovo grows 10 per cent
Domodedovo International Airport is maintaining its leading position among Moscow area airports in terms of passenger traffic.
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Three TAT promotions for 2007
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to hold three domestic promotions in 2007 to attract various markets. TAT aims to draw more high-end, young travellers as well as business travellers.
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Sharp expands local copier production
Sharp Thebnakorn, the producer and distributor of Sharp products in Thailand, is looking to expand its digital copier market through product innovation and stronger distribution channels.
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CHANGE OF DIRECTION
No borders as the local Big Blue goes global
IBM Thailand looks beyond the region in '07 focus
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STREET WISE
Patience plea from Krirk-krai
With its promise of just one year in office, the interim government has very little time to relax and take its time over numerous issues. It is hotly followed by the press.
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RETAIL GIANTS
Curbs on expansion worry French envoy
The French ambassador to Thailand yesterday expressed concern over the government's plan to limit the expansion of multinational retail businesses, saying it would affect foreign investors.
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Overhaul of telecom regulatory fees
The government will overhaul the regulatory fees paid by telecom operators to create a level playing field.
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Tarisa tells exporters not to expect intervention
Bank of Thailand Governor Tarisa Watanagase hit back yesterday at exporters who have called for intervention to stop the appreciation of the baht, saying that the foreign-exchange impact on exports is much less than the impact from the economic health of trading partners.
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Daily Nail franchise meets new fashion demands
Sixty Can recently started an integrated nail salon franchise business called Daily Nail, seeing that more Thai women - influenced by female stars of the screen - now tend to decorate their nails.
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LATE NEWS
Legal moves loom over Suan Lum
The Crown Property Bureau has provided public notice that it will take all necessary lawful steps to clear the Suan Lum Night Bazaar from its property on Rama IV Road in as expeditious a manner as possible.
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Latest from AIS offers space, privacy
Can you expect a call from a person you like without giving out our mobile-phone number?
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More sops for NGVs proposed
The Energy Ministry will soon discuss with the Transport Ministry the speeding up of measures to promote the use of natural gas as fuel in mass-transit vehicles, including offering tax cuts.
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Three panels to tackle airport
The board of Airports of Thailand (AOT) yesterday approved the establishment of three special committees to investigate and resolve problems at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
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Event organisers feel the squeeze
Thailand's event-organising industry will experience a downturn and see no growth next year because of
the new government's sufficiency-economy philosophy, according to executives of Index Event Agency.
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Triple T ready for DTAC deal
Triple T Broadband is expected to sign an interconnection rate agreement with Total Access Communication (DTAC) next week, its senior executive said.
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Toyota plans cost savings by localising production
Toyota Motor Corporation has adopted a strategy of reducing costs by producing all local content in its production bases in each region, including Thailand.
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ECONOMIC GROUP
Asean calls on India to slash trade exclusions
FTA talks make little headway
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Northpoint project 25% sold
Thousands flock to spectacular launch
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PHUKET HOUSING
Laguna poised to gain from direct air links
Island's top developer upbeat as confidence returns after tsunami
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