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Farming, food sectors face flooding hit
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 17/10/2017
» The recent floods across several provinces have inundated business districts and farm areas and will have a short-term impact on the agricultural and food processing sectors, say government and industry officials.
As Asia focuses on renewables, Russia likes oil
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 11/07/2017
» With the rise of renewable power, many nations are considering power-generating systems that will minimise the impact on the environment. Some countries, however, still believe in fossil fuels, vowing to dig up more oil through land and sea exploration.
Thai investors try to crack Kazakhstan
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 07/07/2017
» ASTANA: Kazakhstan is seeking to attract foreign investors to explore business opportunities, including oil and gas exploration in its abundant petroleum reserves, say senior Thai government officials.
Qatar crisis deemed unlikely to hurt Thai oil and gas trade
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 07/06/2017
» The Arab world's severance of diplomatic ties with Qatar on Monday is unlikely to have any major impact on the Thai economy, particularly on oil and gas business, as experts and industry officials say the incident is seen as a short-term disruption.
Japanese doubtful of growth
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 03/02/2017
» Japanese companies say the Thai economy began to recover in early 2016 but showed signs of weakening in the second half, casting doubt on whether the growth trend will continue this year, according to a survey by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok (JCCB).
Tevin: PTT capex to rise for innovation
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 12/10/2016
» SET-listed PTT Plc, the country's oil and gas conglomerate, is about to increase its five-year capital expenditure (capex) amount, expecting to spend more on innovations that would generate additional sustainable revenue.
GDP growth raises thirst for power
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 29/09/2016
» Energy demand in the first nine months of 2016 rose by 1.1% from the same period last year, in line with the growing Thai economy, according to the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).
Banpu to raise Chaffee stake
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 12/09/2016
» Banpu Plc, a SET-listed coal miner and power generator, is considering raising its stake in the US-based Chaffee Corners Joint Exploration Agreement (JEA), says Somruedee Chaimongkol, Banpu president and chief executive.
Wheels on the bus...
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 29/02/2016
» With cheap flights and even cheaper private van services, people appear to all but shun using buses as a mode of long-distance travel.
Sour weather delays sugar-crushing season
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 24/10/2015
» Thailand's 2015-16 sugar-crushing season has been delayed by two weeks due to unfavourable weather, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).