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SET gains after bill fears ease
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 07/11/2013
» The Thai stock market extended gains on Wednesday for a second straight day, rising by 1.38% on eased concerns after the Senate announced plans to reject the controversial amnesty bill as mass protests continued.
Sorry, no rice money today
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/11/2013
» Rice farmers who pledged 1.2 million tonnes of rice under the government's scheme for the main crop starting from October face late payments as the government lacks funding, says the chief of a state-owned bank.
Pongsak's mission to revive Dawei hopes
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/11/2013
» The government has named a special task force headed by Energy Minister Pongsak Raktapongpaisal in its latest move to kick-start the massive Dawei project in eastern Myanmar.
BBL opens third branch in Indonesia
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/11/2013
» MEDAN, INDONESIA : Bangkok Bank (BBL) expanded its business abroad by opening a branch in Medan, its 26th overseas branch and third in Indonesia.
Cisco eyes 'Internet of Things'
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/11/2013
» BARCELONA : Cisco Systems Inc, the world's largest networking equipment maker, will aggressively promote what it calls the "Internet of Things" under a US$1-billion budget.
Bangchak curious about biogas, biomass production
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/11/2013
» CHAIYAPHUM : SET-listed Bangchak Petroleum Plc, the mostly state-owned refiner and retailer, is looking at the possibility of branching into mining and various types of renewable energy.
AEC strikes fear in Thai tour agents
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 07/11/2013
» Local tour agents are worried that foreign operators will dominate the travel business when the Asean Economic Community (AEC) begins in late 2015.
Japan keen to invest more in Thailand
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/11/2013
» Thailand and Japan have agreed to improve the business environment here by facilitating investments from Japan and removing barriers agreed under the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement (JTEPA).
From mindless busyness to mindful business (Part 1)
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 07/11/2013
» Many of us rush through our days, paying little attention to what's happening around us. Is that you? When was the last time you took a moment to smell a flower (it doesn't have to be a rose)? Or paid attention to the flavours and textures in your food? Enjoyed a breeze on your face? Listened to birds sing? Looked at the night sky?
Rice-bran oil maker latest to look abroad
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 07/11/2013
» Thai Edible Oil Co, the maker of King rice-bran cooking oil, may open factories in neighbouring countries in response to huge purchasing power once Asean becomes a single market in late 2015.