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PTT sets spending, aims for Fortune Global 100
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/02/2012
» PTT Plc, the national oil conglomerate, plans to invest up to 720 billion baht over the next five years in an effort to become a Fortune Global 100 company by 2020.
Industry confidence up in January
Online Reporters, Published on 15/02/2012
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) for January was up from 93.7 reported in December 2011 to stand at 99.6, Federation of Thai Industries chairman Payungsak Chartsuthipol said Wednesday.
Thailand lags in Asean investment
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/02/2012
» Thailand urgently needs to upgrade its investment attractiveness, as the decline in foreign direct investment here contrasts sharply with a rise in neighbouring countries.
FPO: Economy up in December
Online Reporters, Published on 30/01/2012
» The Thai economy has already risen above its lowest point, which followed the worst flood in 50 years, Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) director general Somchai Sujjapongse said Monday.
Cheap diesel gets another reprieve until Feb 29
Business, Published on 25/01/2012
» The excise tax cut for diesel will be extended until Feb 29 as oil nears US$110 a barrel on tension in the Middle East.
Diesel tax cut extension mulled
Business, Published on 18/01/2012
» The Finance Ministry may extend the excise tax cut for diesel by an extra month or two to ease pressure on expensive retail oil at a time of soaring global crude prices, says a senior ministry official.
EU Iran decision likely to rock markets next week
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/01/2012
» Next Monday's EU foreign ministers' meeting on the conflict between Iran and Western countries will see crude prices rise or fall depending on the resolution, but energy stocks and commodities are certain to experience high volatility come what may, says SCB Securities.
Economist warns against pledging
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/01/2012
» The government should not intervene in rubber prices as the recent plunge is only temporary, with a sharp rise expected in the second half of this year following higher oil prices and an improved global economy, says the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Tourism industry jittery
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/01/2012
» Domestic political uncertainty will likely return as a major risk to tourism in 2012, as many believe the way that Yingluck Shinawatra's administration is managing the country will trigger a fresh round of political violence.
Further volatility in oil prices predicted
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/01/2012
» Energy experts say 2012 will see further volatility in oil prices, which are expected to stay above US$100 a barrel.