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Payungsak still defiant amid FTI revolt
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/11/2012
» Despite mounting pressure to remove him as chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), Payungsak Chartsutthipol insists he will stay for the rest of his term as government figures step in to ease the conflict.
FTI chairman sacks deputies
Published on 26/11/2012
» Rifts in the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) widened Monday after the chairman sacked three deputies and four officials amid attempts to unseat him.
Long road ahead for TPP talks
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 23/11/2012
» Experts say entering into the US-led free trade negotiations known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will be a lengthy process due to constitutional requirements.
New airlines run into cash turbulence
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 20/11/2012
» Several startup airlines in Thailand do not seem to have sufficient capital to sustain good day-to-day operations, keep their aircraft in tip-top shape or train their crews properly.
Obama stakes his claim
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 19/11/2012
» This week’s whirlwind visit of US President Barack Obama to Myanmar has caused goosebumps regionally and underscored the significance of the inseparable duo of Thein Sein and Aung San Suu Kyi to the country’s future.
TV operators baulk at licence conditions
Business, Published on 17/11/2012
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has reiterated that the deadline for satellite and cable TV operators to apply for non-frequency broadcasting licences will not be extended.
Kye chief takes the long view
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 15/11/2012
» 'I foresee that Asean has to be consolidated in a way that each country will perform in its own area of excellence. In the same manner as Thailand's practice of industry clusters, this should be adopted on a larger scale," says Praphad Phodhivorakhun, the chairman of Kang Yong Electric Plc (KYE) and the former chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Confidence up, but industry still worried
Online Reporters, Published on 02/11/2012
» Despite the rise in consumer confidence in October, which may generate more spending, many manufacturers complain they won't be able to cope with added labour costs once the minimum wage rises to 300 baht daily from Jan 1.
Cooperation urged to beat corruption
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 02/11/2012
» Tackling corruption requires the participation of civil society and businesses even though a legal framework is in place, a forum was told.
GSB board still in flux after Wirun's dismissal
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/11/2012
» The fate of the chairwoman and six members of the board of directors of the Government Savings Bank hangs in the balance after Wirun Techapaiboon left the cabinet in the latest reshuffle.