Excavator plant to start in 2010

The new plant has total production capacity of 9,000 units per year. It is scheduled to commence operations in 2010. - The Nation

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Card chief quits

Thailand Privilege Card president Rapee Moungnont has resigned.

   Rapee submitted the resignation on August 1, a month ahead of evaluation. It will be effective on October 1.

   There is speculation that Rapee was forced to quit because of failure to boost sales volume of the Thailand Elite Card, which offers privileges to wealthy members. - The Nation

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Bio-shrimp booms

Japan has placed orders worth Bt150 million for 500 tonnes of Thai bio-shrimp.

   Sorapon Therapat, executive director of the National Bureau of Agriculture Commodity and Food Standards, foresees a bright future, given the huge orders in the first year of production. - The Nation

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Longkong fair

The Commerce Ministry will hold a "Longkong and Low-priced Consumer Goods Fair" in Hat Yai from September 1-7 in order to increase retail channels for southern fruit and alleviate the rising cost of living for consumers, Yangyong Phuangrach, director-general of the Internal Trade Department, said. - The Nation