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Prasarn says rate cut in line with earlier assessment
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 19/10/2012
» The Monetary Policy Committee's decision to cut the policy interest rate on Wednesday was consistent with its earlier assessment of rising risk from the global economy, says Prasarn Trairatvorakul, governor of the Bank of Thailand.
Tax insight: Vat on services done in thailand used in a foreign country
Business, Published on 16/10/2012
» Service providers are normally entitled to charge VAT at a zero rate on services performed in Thailand and used by customers outside Thailand. In the past, the services had to be used entirely overseas, according to the original version of Clause 2 (1) of the Revenue Department director-general's notification on VAT No.105. This is not necessarily the case any more.
Crude price may hit $130 next year
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 16/10/2012
» Dubai crude, one of Thailand's benchmark prices, could be in the range of US$120-$130 a barrel next year in light of global economic and political uncertainties, according to oil experts.
Japanese: Don't let up on flood planning
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/10/2012
» Despite easing concerns over heavy floods this year, Japanese executives are calling on the Thai government to continue working on flood prevention with committed long-term planning.
Colombo comes calling
Asia focus, Published on 10/10/2012
» Opportunities for Thai investors to do business in Sri Lanka are abundant as the country provides the best gateway to the India and European markets, says Poldej Worachat, the Thai ambassador to Colombo.
New airline boss vows no political meddling
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 10/10/2012
» Sorajak Kasemsuvan, the new president of state-owned Thai Airways International (THAI), says he is free from political influence.
Four regional science parks in budget
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/08/2012
» Thailand is stepping forward to technology- and science-based economic development, as the government is committed to spending 8 billion baht to build science parks in four regions of the country.
Sovereign wealth fund not always the correct answer
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 25/08/2012
» Establishing a sovereign wealth fund requires a country to have healthy revenue sources and a sound management structure, otherwise it could fail as a tool for addressing foreign capital inflows and seeking a higher rate of return on assets, says Christopher Balding of Peking University's HSBC Business School.
Using copyrighted materials from the internet
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 24/08/2012
» You are preparing a slide presentation for a speech or an internal company meeting and want to use some photos you found on a Google Images search in your slides. Is it necessary to ask permission for all the photos you want to use? If you really want to use them and are willing to give credit, what form should this take for your use to be deemed sufficiently appropriate and legitimate?
Five ink deal to form rice cartel
Business, Published on 23/08/2012
» Five Asean rice-producing countries are joining forces to form a regional alliance with the ambitious goal to boost rice prices by 10% annually.