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Japan envoy warns of investor exodus
Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 09/11/2014
» At least half of all Japanese companies operating in Thailand would be forced to surrender operational control or relocate if proposed changes to the Foreign Business Act go ahead, a senior diplomat has warned.
THG to splash out B20bn
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 26/05/2014
» Thonburi Hospital Group (THG), owned and chaired by property tycoon Boon Vanasin, plans to spend 20 billion baht over two years to expand its domestic and international presence.
Scientist shortage threatens competitiveness
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 15/04/2014
» High-school student Piriyakorn Kornpitack was certain he made the right decision when he applied for the science programme at one of the country’s most prestigious secondary schools.
Sweet deal
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 31/03/2014
» Nakhon Sawan: Thailand, the world’s fifth-largest sugar producer, has seen the price of sugar capped for three decades. This has deterred Kaset Thai International Sugar Corporation (KTIS), the country’s third-largest sugar producer, from entering the retail market even though demand has skyrocketed.
Panel urges opening of Thailand's service sector
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 29/03/2014
» Despite the huge economic benefit to be gained, a think tank is warning that Thailand's hesitance to liberalise its service sector fully will cause economic growth to stall.
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.
Landfill tests show 'neutral'
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 21/03/2014
» The Industry Ministry is threatening harsh action against the owners of a Samut Prakan landfill if hazardous waste is found dumped there.
Battle for FTI heats up
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 18/03/2014
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has kicked off its search for a new chairman amid sentiments that the new head will resolve internal conflicts but not bring any changes to Thailand’s largest private group.
Tarad forecasts 81% growth
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 15/03/2014
» E-commerce website Tarad.com expects sales growth of 81% this year thanks to a sharp increase in transactions via mobile devices.
Amata focuses on Vietnam
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 08/03/2014
» Somhatai Panichewa takes pride in being the promotional representative of the first foreign industrial estate established on Vietnamese soil in 1994.