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BMCL set for 11% income rise
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 28/03/2014
» The SET-listed Bangkok Metro Plc (BMCL), operator of the subway, expects an 11% increase in revenue this year as ridership continues to surge.
Exports 'could defy turmoil'
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 06/02/2014
» Exports remain on track to grow by 5% this year despite the prolonged political unrest, as orders have already been made in advance, says the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC).
R&D investment doubled in 2011
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 22/01/2014
» Investment by the private sector in research and development (R&D) doubled in 2011 from 2010, signalling Thailand is on the right track towards its goal of research contributing to 1% of GDP by 2016.
Come out and play
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 20/01/2014
» They usually use their muscles to knead customers, but during the week-long Bangkok shutdown, some of the masseurs and masseuses on Silom Road have been using their skills in a different way _ hammering out dishes of somtam (spicy papaya salad) instead.
Harley revs up expansion
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 17/01/2014
» Power Station Motorsport Co, the authorised dealer of Harley-Davidson in Thailand, will open showrooms and service centres in three regions of the country in a bid to double sales by 2018.
BoI perk requests still above 1 trillion
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 15/01/2014
» The combined value of projects seeking Board of Investment (BoI) privileges last year was 20% higher than the target and remained slightly above 1 trillion baht, says the investment promotion agency.
BoI set to woo foreign investors
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 24/12/2013
» With the country facing political deadlock, rebuilding foreign investors' confidence will be one of the top priorities for the Board of Investment (BoI) in its action plan next year.
Bond rush likely to bolster mutual funds to half of GDP
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 25/11/2013
» Thai fund management firms expect a rush into bonds will lift their industry's value next year to about half the country's gross domestic product (GDP) from an estimated 40% today.
Airport Rail Link check-in likely to begin next year
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 28/10/2013
» Airline passengers will possibly be able to check in at Makkasan station of the Airport Rail Link (ARL) starting next year, as part of government plans to ease traffic congestion at the country's main airport.
ARL offers to run high-speed train system
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 26/10/2013
» RT Electrified Train Co, the operator of Bangkok's Airport Rail Link (ARL), is ready to manage Thailand's high-speed trains if the government approves the project.