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Boards approve BMCL-BECL merger
Online Reporters, Published on 22/01/2015
» Board members of the operators of Bangkok's subway and expressway have endorsed the merger of the two companies to bolster their business positions.
Empires make way for new generation
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2015
» It's an old Chinese saying: the first generation builds the business, the second makes it a success, but the third wrecks it. In many cases, this old saying has proved to be true.
M&A in spotlight
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2014
» Mergers and acquisitions are the foremost tool employed by big businesses to expand their empires.
Top business newsmakers of 2014
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2014
» It must be said that Thailand itself became quite a newsmaker along its up-and-down ride throughout the Year of the Horse.
Big cities get naked
Life, Published on 10/12/2014
» The second series of Strip The City will air on the Discovery Channel every Wednesday at 8pm, from today until Jan 28.
BMCL expansion to bring economy of scale and profit
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 21/11/2014
» BMCL is the first metro operator in Thailand and we were granted the exclusive concession for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the mechanical and electrical equipment for the operations and maintenance for the system. We own and operate the Blue Line, which is 20 kilometres in length with 18 stations. The key success factor in this business is people who are passionate and determined to ensure our quality meets the highest possible international standards. As a result of this passion, our trains operate on schedule more than 99% of the time, and we are a member of the global Nova Group of Metros, where BMCL is recognised for its high safety and operational standards.
10 to see
Life, Published on 10/10/2014
» A banquet of movies is back to please gluttonous (not always a bad thing) cinema-goers at the 12th World Film Festival of Bangkok, which begins next Friday at SF CentralWorld. As usual, European titles, Asian mavericks, Latin American stories as well as hot documentaries pack the 10-day programme that shows a total of 60 films.
What's new in business news: September 5, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/09/2013
» Purple rail line by 2017, central bank worried about defaults on car loans & new alcohol taxes unfair, some companies say.
Thailand invests in Burma: Deep-sea port & industrial estate
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/05/2012
» 203 Thai projects worth 30 billion baht get government go-ahead after easing of US economic sanctions against Burma.
Knickers nicker nicked
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/01/2012
» A story about a women’s underwear thief is certain to have an amusing headline.