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Rangsit: Healthy growth in 2013 but dangers lie in wait
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 27/12/2012
» The Thai economy will grow between 5.5% and 6.6% next year on the back of a recovering global recovery, strong exports and healthy domestic demand led by infrastructure spending, predicts Rangsit University.
Industrial sectors expect strong 2013
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/12/2012
» Industry veterans see rosy prospects for 2013, especially for the cement and property sectors.
Thai shippers warned of illegal software penalties
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 29/11/2012
» Thai exporters risk losing access to markets if they ignore unlicensed software usage, as more countries will likely follow the US's move in issuing legislation to clamp down on illegal software.
German firm plans new faucet factory
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/11/2012
» The local unit of Germany's Grohe AG, a leading provider of premium bath faucets and showers, will build a third, 600-million-baht factory in Thailand to serve a larger market under the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
SET-listed fund to raise BTS cash
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 10/11/2012
» BTS Group Holdings Plc, the skytrain operator, will raise capital through an infrastructure fund worth 50-60 billion baht to be invested in future elevated train projects.
Renovate, don't build
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/10/2012
» Energy-efficient buildings are not exclusive to new developments. Old office buildings can be renovated to become green buildings as long as the owners are genuinely committed to it.
Pattaya market poses risks
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 06/09/2012
» Condominium buyers are being warned to be more careful when considering Pattaya, as small developers may face difficulties actually starting construction of their projects, according to a new study.
PF buys Japanese ski resort
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 31/08/2012
» Keen on drawing Asian tourists to Japan, the SET-listed developer Property Perfect Plc (PF) is set to develop the first phase of villas and condominiums at a ski resort in Hokkaido worth 3 billion baht.
Khao Yai a second-home mecca
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 16/08/2012
» Khao Yai National Park is making a comeback as a major destination for urban dwellers looking for second homes to diversify potential risks to their residences, say property firms.
French partner to take 86% in AXA
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 30/05/2012
» AXA Insurance Plc, facing more than 6 billion baht in flood-related losses, is seeking government approval to raise its French partner's holding in the company beyond the 49% foreign limit.