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Future of transport hinges on flood fixes
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/01/2012
» The widespread and prolonged floods in 2011 once again highlighted the need to put greater effort into developing rail and water transport, with Bangkok speeding up work on planned mass transit.
Consumer confidence, inflation both rising
Online Reporters, Published on 05/01/2012
» The consumer confidence index for December went up for the first time in four months, since the great flood began in July, to 21.4 points, while the average inflation rate for 2011 went up to 3.81 per cent year-on-year, permanent secretary for commerce Yanyong Puangrach said Thursday.
Toshiba voices frustration with state over waivers
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 05/01/2012
» Electronics manufacturer Toshiba Thailand is urging quick approval from the government for its proposal to waive import taxes on electronic goods to reverse a shortage of its products in the wake of the flood crisis.
Panasonic cautious about new investment
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 05/01/2012
» Panasonic Group, the Japanese consumer electronics giant, is set to reopen its three flooded factories in April but is baulking at any new investment plans.
Siam Cement plans US comeback
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/01/2012
» Siam Cement Group (SCG) will bolster its US presence on the back of positive signs of an economic recovery in that country.
Wanted: About half a million more labourers
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 05/01/2012
» Labour needed in the auto parts industry is set to double in the next nine years as Thailand becomes one of the world's top five vehicle exporters.
Public debt forecast to rise rapidly on big borrowing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/01/2012
» Thailand's Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) predicts that the country's public debt will rise rapidly to 51% within the next two years, as the government requires at least 350 billion baht in loans to invest in permanent flood prevention projects.
Volatility set to continue
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/01/2012
» The euro-zone debt crisis will continue to be a major factor dominating markets worldwide in 2012 and since no end is in sight to the crisis, volatility will prevail throughout the year.
Real estate firms prepare for future floods
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/01/2012
» Location, location, location has been a byword for all parties related to the real estate industry for a long time. This word is still applicable in all situations, even in the country's worst inundation last year. People are now looking for non-flooded locations.
City plan designates new flood zones
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/01/2012
» The great flood that hit 36 districts of Bangkok will likely provide a good opportunity for adjusting or adding new water management regulations to Bangkok's new city plan and encourage greater coordination among the city's neighbouring provinces to implement a five-province city plan at the macro level.