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TCEB mulls new markets
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 11/01/2012
» Domestic Mice revenue and visitors will not grow this year, as many government agencies and private companies will limit their budgets for meetings and incentives following last year's massive flood crisis, says an industry body.
Eastern region popular with investors after flooding
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 11/01/2012
» Industrial estates in the eastern region are to become increasingly popular with investors after the recent flooding, but with high prices, says Atchaka Sibunruang, secretary general of the Board of Investment (BoI).
Lalin turns focus on condo development
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/01/2012
» Lalin Property Plc plans to increase condominium developments to 30% of its portfolio over the next three years from the current 10%, after spending years studying the high-rise segment.
Thailand's furniture industry looks to intra-Asean markets
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 10/01/2012
» Thailand's furniture industry should increasingly depend on intra-Asean markets in order to move away from Europe and the US, which have been experiencing economic downturns.
Projects key to growth
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/01/2012
» Investment and exports will be the main factors driving the Thai economy this year, while risks include the shaky European economies and the government's water management capability, says a government think tank.
Floods to buoy demand for seed
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 09/01/2012
» Last year's widespread flooding is expected to give a boost to the seedling business of CP Group's Crop Integration Business as demand for young plants will surge.
Good start to 2012, although FIDF debate a distraction
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 09/01/2012
» Recap: The Stock Exchange of Thailand rang in 2012 on an upbeat note in line with global stock markets, which rebounded after the US reported improvements in key economic figures, most notably jobs.
Media glare brightens
Business, Prapasri Vasuhirun, Published on 09/01/2012
» After surviving the 2010 political riots and major flooding in the South, Thailand's media industry was gearing up for a better performance in 2011. The industry posted strong growth during the first six months, but that was before the calamitous floods hit the country.
Re-Examining leadership
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 09/01/2012
» What leadership lessons can we learn from Thailand's floods in 2011? The country as a whole has learned some very expensive lessons, to be sure. But evaluating how the Thai government exercised its leadership during the crisis might help us all gain some wisdom and make us better prepared for any kind of catastrophe in the future.
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.