ShinSat to test WiMax on spectrum
The national telecom regulator has approved a trial of WiMax wireless broadband technology by Shin Satellite (ShinSat), to see whether WiMax transmissions jams its satellite signals.
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Mix & match themne hits a home run
Furniture fair sees blend of natural and synthetic materials, while style takes a back seat to functionality
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Punting on new transit links
Players shift to outer suburbs
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Superior units from AP at Sukhumvit 42
New project offers 214 freehold units near highly congested site
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Ill-gotten gains in attractive places lead to successful export trade
Kings' Collection is one of Thailand's leading small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), having had surprising success in exporting its stylish tourist souvenirs to markets that are barely heard of in conventional export trading.
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The complex struggle to reduce logistics costs
Atchaka Sibunruang Brimble wants to see these costs cut to 13 per cent of the Kingdom's GDP within the next three years
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Keeping them smiling
Proctor and Gamble's Medhee Jarumaneeroj believes employee happiness is a winning strategy
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Egat awards Bt17-billion contract for new plant
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand yesterday awarded a Bt17-billion contract to Sumitomo, Hitachi and Italian-Thai Development to construct and equip the North Bangkok natural gas-fired power plant. Egat governor Kraisri Karnasuta said the Cabinet approved the project in December to help meet the growing power demand in the Central region.
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LATE NEWS
Bridgestone wins BoI privileges
The Board of Investment yesterday granted investment incentives to Thai Bridgestone's tyre research and development and tyre quality testing project worth Bt1.170 billion in Saraburi and Ayutthaya provinces.
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Eyelink sees golden future in retail
Eyelink, a Boonchai Group importer and distributor of international optical brands for optical retailers, has increased incentives for its dealers to stimulate sales volume amid concern about the negative economic situation and reduced consumer spending.
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Kitchen to the World forced to diet
The Commerce Ministry yesterday revamped its "Kitchen to the World" project after four years.
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Amended tourism endorsed
The Professional Tourist Guide Association (PTGA) yesterday urged the Tourism Ministry to push harder for passage of the amended Tourism and Tourist Guide Act this year.
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Mall Group in the game
The Mall Group, operator of The Mall, Siam Paragon, The Emporium and Sports Mall outlets, has adjusted its marketing strategy to stage activities and product displays according to national and global sporting events, the government's health policies and consumer trends.
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GARMENTS
Export aid sees brand potential
Joint project aims to give Thai street fashion more room on the global stage
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Govt urged to crack down on music piracy
The music-piracy situation in Asia, particularly in Thailand, has become a serious criminal activity, says the International Federation of the Photographic Industry (IFPI).
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Singha declares draft law unfair
The feud between Thailand's two largest beverage companies was refuelled yesterday, when Santi Bhirombhakdi, executive director of Singha Corp, declared that the draft Alcohol Act was "unfair to consumers".
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Solar pioneer faces cloudy year
Solartron is struggling to maintain its sales at last year's level, following the government's decision to delay the third phase of a solar-energy programme for housing.
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IN BRIEF
Ban on weapons trade with N Korea
The Commerce Ministry announced it had forbidden Thai exporters to export or import any weapons to or from North Korea, effective March 1.
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BASF opens Bt200m plant
German chemical giant BASF has opened a polyurethane system house here for its industrial clients, including those in the automotive, appliance and construction sectors.
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DIGITAL CAMERAS
Samsung aims for global lead
Launches aggressive move for Thai market
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IT firm has private solution
MFEC plans to focus on the private sector market to ramp up sales of its information technology services by 20-25 per cent this year.
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Developer forecasts revenues to rise 35%
LPN Development expects revenue this year to rise 35 per cent over last year to Bt6.8 billion.
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KTB Leasing aims to diversify its client base
To diversify its customer base and reduce risk, KTB Leasing will expand its leasing products beyond individuals seeking car loans to niche markets, particularly in the manufacturing sector, KTB president Phinyavat Chantrakantanond said.
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Metal firm makes brassy sales forecast
Despite the lingering political uncertainty and concerns over the economic slow-down, Porn Prom Metal expects its sales revenue to grow at least 10 per cent this year to Bt3 billion, says managing director Chamnarn Pornpilailuck.
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INSURANCE
Thanasin selecting new CEO
Firm says it will settle claims after new executives appointed
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STREET WISE
Water festival may clear haze
Finally, we have a solution to chase away the haze that is choking the sky in Chiang Mai.
No, we're not talking about the plan to close down open-air barbecue restaurants.
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SUVARNABHUMI
Rise in landing fees 'too soon'
Airports of Thailand (AOT) should fix the problems at Suvarnabhumi Airport before it raises landing fees there, an airline executive said yesterday.
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BAHT JITTERS
Rise in line with other units: BOT
Central bank dismisses speculation talk
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