NGOs fear there's a hidden agenda in Japan FTA
Many non-governmental organisations (NGOs) yesterday voiced concern over a hidden agenda in the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement (JTEPA), which would have a serious social impact on the Kingdom, particularly on the issues of toxic waste and micro-organisms.
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Ministry mulls future water supply
The Industry Ministry yesterday drew up a plan to ease water shortages affecting the manufacturing sector within 10 years, said Deputy Industry Minister Piyabutr Cholvijarn.
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Balancing act for govt on budget deficits
The government wants to ensure that it does not exceed the 2007 fiscal budget deficit of Bt146 billion, given that it is aiming to run a further deficit in 2008
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Mixed views on Somkid's appointment to the government
Businessmen and academics yesterday hailed the government's decision to bring Somkid Jatusripitak, formerly economic guru to the Thaksin administration, into its economic team.
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Late news :Gas emissions to be reduced
PTT Group has pledged to reduce nitrogen-oxide emissions from its five gas-separation plants in Map Ta Phut to less than 70 grams per second, down from the current limit of 76gps
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Company Reports
BANK OF AYUDHYA's board resolved to launch a tender for the common shares and warrants of Ayudhya Auto Lease in order to delist it from the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
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'Be aware of new EU chemical rules'
SGS (Thailand), a company specialising in inspection, verification, testing and certification services, urges that Thai exporters be aware of a new European regulation, called Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (Reach).
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Thai presence at Chittagong Int'l Trade Fair
The month-long 15th Chittagong International Trade Fair (CITF 2007) kicked off on Thursday at the city's Railway Polo Ground under the auspices of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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PTT to put NGV engines in Chao Phya express boats
PTT will equip 40 Chao Phya express boats with NGV engines, following a successful trial run with one vessel.
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In brief :Delay in export, import figures
The Commerce Ministry has postponed publishing export-import figures for January until March, due to a change in the accounting system, in accordance with the World Customs Organisation (WCO).
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